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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 3
Form Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Prebake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until creamy and smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue mixing until well combined. Then, add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until just incorporated.
- 7
Incorporate Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just blended. Avoid overmixing.
- 8
Add Flour
Finally, stir in the all-purpose flour until fully combined.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 10
Bake Cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the oven for 55-65 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Then, remove from the oven, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.