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 the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Crust
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Make the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to mix until well combined. Then, add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 6
Incorporate Eggs
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Pour into Crust
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for about 1 hour.
- 9
Chill the Cheesecake
After cooling, cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Prepare the Berries
In a small bowl, toss the fresh mixed berries with powdered sugar. Let them sit for about 10 minutes to release their juices.
- 11
Serve
Once the cheesecake is chilled, remove it from the springform pan. Top with the berry mixture and garnish with fresh mint leaves before slicing and serving.
