Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your 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
Form the crust
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until set and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add sugar and sour cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 5
Flavoring
Mix in the vanilla extract, followed by the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully mixed in before adding the next.
- 6
Add flour
Add the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the texture smooth.
Baking the Cheesecake
- 7
Combine and bake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 8
Water bath (optional)
For a creamier texture, wrap the bottom of the springform pan with aluminum foil and place it in a larger baking dish filled with hot water, creating a water bath.
- 9
Bake
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- 10
Chill
After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.