Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are fully coated and resemble wet sand.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or your fingers to ensure it’s packed tightly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Filling
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes. Gradually add in the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- 4
Add sour cream and vanilla
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 5
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, beating just until combined after each addition. Make sure not to overmix, as this can lead to cracks in the cheesecake.
- 6
Pour into crust
Pour the filling mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake the cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 8
Chill
After the cheesecake has cooled in the oven, cover it with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Topping
- 9
Prepare the topping (if using)
Before serving, top the chilled cheesecake with sliced fresh strawberries and drizzle with strawberry sauce for added flavor and presentation.