Cheese Cakes Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheese 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 the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 3
Form Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even crust.
- 4
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Cheese Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Cheese Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until well combined.
- 7
Add Vanilla and Eggs
Mix in the vanilla extract. Then add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined.
- 8
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheese filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 9
Bake Cheese Cake
Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Prepare Topping
If desired, wash and dry the fresh berries. In a small bowl, toss the berries with powdered sugar to coat lightly.
- 11
Serve
Once cooled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Top with the prepared berries just before serving.
