Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix the crust ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form the crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and about 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add sugar and sour cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until well combined. Then, add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 7
Incorporate eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- 8
Add flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
Baking the Cheesecake
- 9
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cream cheese filling into the prepared crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 10
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and a slight jiggle remains. The edges should be lightly browned.
- 11
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.