Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake topped with fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are fully coated.
- 2
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Make sure it's evenly distributed. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to mix until well combined.
- 4
Add Sour Cream and Vanilla
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Incorporate the Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking
- 7
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 8
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Afterward, remove it from the oven and cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Prepare the Topping
Before serving, wash and dry the fresh berries. In a small bowl, toss the berries with powdered sugar to lightly coat them.
- 10
Serve
Slice the chilled cheesecake and top each slice with a generous amount of the sweetened berries. Enjoy!