Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until thoroughly combined.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
- 5
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 0.5 cups of sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
- 6
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until smooth and creamy.
- 7
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cream cheese filling mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
Baking
- 8
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 9
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Prepare Fresh Berries
Wash and dry the fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Slice the strawberries if desired.
- 11
Top the Cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, arrange the fresh berries on top before serving.
