Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Mix until the crumbs are well coated with butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- 3
Make the filling
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the remaining sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined. Add flour and mix until smooth.
- 4
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Do not overmix. The mixture should be creamy and smooth.
- 5
Combine and bake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 6
Cool and refrigerate
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually. Then, remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.