Cheesecake Recipe
Classic New York-style cheesecake.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Preparing the Crust
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Mix the Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even layer.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Making the Cheesecake Filling
- 5
Prepare Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 cup of sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 7
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 8
Add Flour
Sift in 0.25 cups of all-purpose flour and mix until just combined.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
Baking the Cheesecake
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven, crack the oven door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving the Cheesecake
- 12
Prepare Toppings (Optional)
Before serving, top with fresh berries or fruit topping and whipped cream, if desired.
- 13
Slice and Serve
Carefully release the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice into wedges, and serve chilled.