Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Melt the unsalted butter and mix it with the crumbs until well combined.
- 2
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool.
Filling
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to mix until fully combined.
- 4
Add Other Ingredients
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, and blend until smooth. Finally, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 5
Combine and Bake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 6
Cooling the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
