Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Method
Cheesecake
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
- 2
Make the cheesecake filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated.
- 3
Combine and bake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- 4
Chill and serve
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Once chilled, remove the sides of the springform pan and slice to serve.