Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Method
Cheesecake
- 1
Prepare the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- 2
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
- 3
Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat together 4 packages (8 oz each) of softened cream cheese and 1 cup of granulated sugar until smooth. Add 1 tsp of vanilla extract and 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- 4
Pour the Filling
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 5
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- 6
Chill the Cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.