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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
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. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese 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
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Add the vanilla extract and mix. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined.
- 8
Mix in Flour
Finally, add the all-purpose flour and mix until fully incorporated, but do not overmix.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking the Cheesecake
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool the Cheesecake
Once baked, turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour.
- 12
Refrigerate
After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to set completely.