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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the crust
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 3
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- 6
Add in sour cream and vanilla
Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 7
Incorporate eggs
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a smooth mixture.
- 8
Add flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- 9
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 10
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool the cheesecake
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for about 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking.
- 12
Chill
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Topping Preparation
- 13
Prepare the topping
Just before serving, if desired, toss fresh strawberries or fruit of choice with powdered sugar to create a delicious topping.
- 14
Serve
Slice the cheesecake and top with the fruit mixture before serving.