Cheesecake Recipe

Time2h

Serves8

Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust

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Ingredients

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1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
3
Form Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or your fingers to press it down.
4
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while you prepare the filling.

5
Prepare Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
6
Add Sugar
Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
7
Incorporate Sour Cream and Vanilla
Add 0.5 cups of sour cream and 1 tsp of vanilla extract. Mix until fully incorporated and smooth.
8
Add Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cream cheese filling into the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
10
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. The edges should be lightly browned.
11
Cool Down
Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
12
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.