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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the sugar and mix until well combined. Add in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, and mix until smooth.
- 4
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Add flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and fold gently until just incorporated.
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 7
Cool down
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour, then remove and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 8
Serve
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and serve chilled. Enjoy your classic New York-style cheesecake!
