Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Combine Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- 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 the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and allow it to cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer 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
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- 11
Chill the Cheesecake
After cooling in the oven, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
