Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan evenly. Bake for 8-10 minutes until set and lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- 3
Make the filling
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue to beat until well incorporated.
- 4
Combine ingredients
Add sour cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- 5
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 6
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Then remove from the oven, let it cool to room temperature, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
