Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- 3
Make the cheesecake filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 4
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust. Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- 6
Cool and chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.