Gil's Cheesecake Squares Recipe
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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 medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 2
Press the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add in granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture is creamy and smooth.
- 5
Pour and bake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Spread it evenly and bake in the oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 6
Cool
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake squares cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about an hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 7
Prepare the topping
Just before serving, wash the fresh berries and pat them dry. Toss them lightly with powdered sugar to sweeten.
- 8
Serve
Cut the chilled cheesecake into squares and top with the sweetened berries just before serving.
