Cheesecake Recipe
Rich and creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- 4
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
Baking the Cheesecake
- 5
Combine and bake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 6
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.