Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated.
Form Crust
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan evenly. Use the back of a measuring cup to help compress it.
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes until set and lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Filling Preparation
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add Sugar and Mix
Gradually add the granulated sugar to the cream cheese, continuing to beat until well combined.
Incorporate Sour Cream and Vanilla
Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the mixture, and beat until smooth.
Add Eggs
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until combined. Do not overmix.
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking the Cheesecake
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
Cool and Refrigerate
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping (Optional)
Prepare Toppings
When ready to serve, top the cheesecake with fresh fruit and whipped cream if desired.