Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake topped with fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted unsalted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- 2
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- 3
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still slightly jiggles.
- 4
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Then remove it from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- 5
Serve with berries
Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Top with fresh berries before slicing and serving.
