Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- 2
Mix crust ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, and salt. Mix until well combined and crumbly.
- 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 the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling
- 5
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until fully incorporated.
- 6
Add remaining ingredients
Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs one at a time, and lemon juice. Mix on low speed until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 7
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 325°F (165°C) for about 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 9
Cool the cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool gradually for about 1 hour in the oven.
- 10
Chill in the refrigerator
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
