Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until set. Remove from oven and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the sugar and mix until well combined.
- 4
Add remaining ingredients
Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Finally, add the flour and mix until just combined.
- 5
Combine filling with crust
Pour the cream cheese filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Baking
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour.
- 7
Cool and refrigerate
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for 1 hour. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Serving
- 8
Add topping (optional)
Before serving, top the cheesecake with fresh fruit and whipped cream if desired.
- 9
Slice and serve
Carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice into wedges, and serve chilled.