Cheesecake Recipe
Classic New York style cheesecake
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are fully coated with butter.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
Filling
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- 4
Add remaining ingredients
Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
- 5
Pour into crust
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Spread evenly with a spatula.
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- 7
Cool and chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
