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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- 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
Form Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 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
- 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.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
- 7
Add Vanilla and Flour
Mix in the vanilla extract and all-purpose flour until smooth.
- 8
Incorporate Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 9
Pour Filling
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- 10
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 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.