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Dessert Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and moistened.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and continue to mix until combined.
- 4
Incorporate other ingredients
Add vanilla extract and sour cream to the mixture, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition.
- 5
Pour in the crust
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- 7
Cool completely
Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Topping Preparation
- 8
Prepare the topping
Just before serving, wash the fresh berries and pat them dry. In a small bowl, toss the berries with powdered sugar to coat lightly.
- 9
Garnish
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and top each slice with a generous amount of the sugared berries and garnish with fresh mint leaves.
