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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a crust.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then remove and let cool while preparing the filling.
- 3
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until fully combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 4
Assemble the cheesecake
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
- 5
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly.
- 6
Cool and chill
Once baked, turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour. Then remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- 7
Serve with topping
Before serving, top the cheesecake with your choice of seasonal fruit. Slice and enjoy!
