Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake topped with fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in melted butter and mix until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 2
Bake the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the crust for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until the mixture is creamy.
- 4
Add remaining ingredients
Add the vanilla extract and sour cream to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just incorporated.
- 5
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly wobbly. Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 7
Chill the cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool to room temperature. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 8
Prepare the topping
In a bowl, combine the fresh berries with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Toss gently and let sit for about 15 minutes to release the juices.
- 9
Serve
Once the cheesecake is chilled, remove it from the springform pan. Top with the mixed berries just before serving. Slice and enjoy!