Cheesecake Recipe
Classic New York style cheesecake.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Mix the Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Press into Pan
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined. Then, add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 6
Incorporate the Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Pour into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- 9
Cool and Refrigerate
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
