Cheesecake Recipe
Classic New York style cheesecake with graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix crust ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated.
- 3
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until set and slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add sugar and sour cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing well until fully incorporated.
- 7
Incorporate eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 8
Add vanilla and flour
Stir in the vanilla extract and all-purpose flour until just combined. Ensure there are no lumps.
- 9
Pour filling over crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
Baking the Cheesecake
- 10
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- 11
Cool the cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- 12
Chill the cheesecake
Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
