Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Make sure it's evenly distributed.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let it cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
- 7
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Add the vanilla extract and the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined.
- 8
Add Flour
Add the all-purpose flour and mix until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Baking the Cheesecake
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Carefully pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven, crack the oven door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Serving the Cheesecake
- 12
Prepare Topping (Optional)
If desired, toss fresh berries with powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- 13
Slice and Serve
Remove the sides of the springform pan, slice the cheesecake, and serve with the berry topping if using.