Jul 14 2026

Cheesecake Recipe

Time3h
Serves12

Rich and creamy cheesecake.

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Ingredients

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Crust

Method

Crust Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).

  2. 2

    Mix Crust Ingredients

    In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.

  3. 3

    Form Crust

    Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.

  4. 4

    Bake Crust

    Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while you prepare the filling.

Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Mix Cream Cheese

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.

  2. 6

    Add Sugar and Sour Cream

    Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.

  3. 7

    Add Vanilla and Flour

    Mix in the vanilla extract and all-purpose flour until smooth.

  4. 8

    Incorporate Eggs

    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.

  5. 9

    Pour Filling

    Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.

  6. 10

    Bake Cheesecake

    Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.

  7. 11

    Cool and Refrigerate

    Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

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