Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (Optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat 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 the crumbs are fully coated.
- 3
Form Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- 4
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
- 7
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Add vanilla extract and mix. Then, add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 8
Add Flour
Finally, add all-purpose flour and mix until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- 9
Pour into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- 10
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool Cheesecake
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 12
- 13
Serve
Slice the chilled cheesecake and top with the strawberry mixture and mint leaves before serving.