Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while you prepare the filling.
- 3
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar, mixing until fully combined.
- 4
Add the eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 5
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- 6
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
- 7
Serve
Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and serve. Enjoy your delicious cheesecake!
