Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake topped with fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Make Crust Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
- 3
Form Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan, ensuring it is even and compact.
- 4
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
- 7
Incorporate Sour Cream
Add the sour cream to the mixture and blend until everything is smooth.
- 8
Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 9
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and mix gently until just incorporated.
- 10
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 11
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 12
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for about 1 hour.
- 13
Chill the Cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 14
Prepare Berries
In a small bowl, toss the fresh berries with powdered sugar to coat them lightly.
- 15
Top Cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is chilled and set, top it with the berry mixture before serving.