Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Method
Cheesecake
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Prepare the crust
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- 3
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
- 4
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to prevent air bubbles.
- 5
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 6
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for an hour to cool. Afterward, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
