Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Mix crust ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and the texture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Press into pan
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even layer. Make sure to pack it tightly.
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare cream cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add sugar and sour cream
Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined. Then add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 7
Incorporate eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. Finally, add the flour and mix until just blended.
- 8
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 9
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. The cheesecake will continue to firm up as it cools.
- 10
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 11
Serve
Remove the sides of the springform pan and slice the cheesecake. Serve plain or with your favorite toppings.