Cheesecake Recipe
Rich and creamy cheesecake served with a berry sauce.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake
Crust
Berry Sauce
Method
Cheesecake
- 1
Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 2
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually mix in the granulated sugar until well combined. Then, add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 3
Incorporate Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 4
Add Flour
Gently fold in the flour using a spatula until just combined. Set aside.
Crust
- 5
Prepare the Crust Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 6
Press the Crust into the Pan
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
Baking
- 7
Combine and Bake
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust. Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 8
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour in the oven. Then, remove it from the oven, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Berry Sauce
- 9
Prepare the Sauce
In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the mixed berries, granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Cook until the berries break down and the mixture thickens, about 10-15 minutes.
- 10
Cool the Sauce
Remove from heat and let the sauce cool completely before serving.
Serving
- 11
Serve the Cheesecake
Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and slice. Serve each slice topped with berry sauce.
