Cheesecake Recipe
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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
Mix crust ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 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 the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and let 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 smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
- 6
Add sugar and sour cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until well combined and smooth.
- 7
Incorporate vanilla and eggs
Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 8
Add flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until no lumps remain.
- 9
Pour into crust
Pour the filling mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
Baking and Cooling
- 10
Bake the cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool down
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- 12
Chill
Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Serving Suggestions
- 13
Prepare toppings (optional)
Before serving, prepare the toppings by slicing fresh strawberries and whipping the cream if needed.
- 14
Serve
Slice the cheesecake and serve with fresh strawberries, strawberry sauce, and whipped cream on top if desired.