Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar, and melted butter. 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 set aside to cool.
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, mixing well.
- 4
Add remaining ingredients
Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- 5
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 6
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.