Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake topped with fresh strawberries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Bake the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Filling
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- 4
Add remaining ingredients
Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Pour the filling
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 6
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 7
Chill
After cooling, cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping
- 8
Prepare the strawberry topping
In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the strawberries evenly.
- 9
Serve
Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, remove it from the springform pan. Top with the strawberry mixture just before serving.