Cheesecake Recipe
Homemade; plain, strawberry or blueberry topping.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Toppings (optional)
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 well combined.
- 3
Form Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat 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 the granulated sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until well incorporated.
- 7
Incorporate Sour Cream
Add the sour cream and mix until fully combined.
- 8
Add Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just blended. Do not overmix.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
Baking the Cheesecake
- 10
Bake Cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation (optional)
- 12
Prepare Topping
In a small saucepan, combine fresh strawberries or blueberries, granulated sugar, cornstarch, and water. Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens and the fruit is soft, about 5-7 minutes.
- 13
Cool Topping
Remove from heat and let cool before spreading over the chilled cheesecake.
- 14
Serve
Once the cheesecake is chilled and the topping is prepared, spread the fruit topping over the cheesecake and slice to serve.