Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy cheesecake. Your choice of plain, topped with strawberries, or our Godiva liqueur sauce with chocolate and pecans.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Toppings (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use the back of a measuring cup to ensure an even layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- 4
Add remaining ingredients
Mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream until fully incorporated. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
- 5
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking and Cooling
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the door, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 7
Cool completely
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 8
Prepare toppings (optional)
If using strawberries, slice them just before serving. For the chocolate liqueur sauce, you can heat the Godiva liqueur in a small saucepan over low heat until warm.
- 9
