Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- 2
Mix the crust ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 3
Form the crust
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, making sure it is evenly distributed and compact.
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla
Gradually add the granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
- 7
Incorporate the eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 8
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- 9
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
- 10
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for one hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.