Cheesecake Recipe
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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 mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and mix until well combined. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- 4
Combine and bake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour.
- 5
Cool and chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.