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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping (Optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until all crumbs are moistened.
- 3
Form Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 7
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Add vanilla extract and mix. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just blended.
- 8
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and mix until smooth, but do not over-mix.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking and Cooling
- 10
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, allowing the cheesecake to cool slowly for about 1 hour.
- 12
Refrigerate
Remove the cheesecake from the oven, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Topping (Optional)
- 13
Prepare Berries
If using, wash and slice fresh strawberries or berries.
- 14
Mix Topping
In a small bowl, mix the berries with powdered sugar and let sit for 10 minutes. This will create a syrup.
- 15
Serve
Slice the cheesecake and serve with the berry topping, if desired.