Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- 2
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice, mixing until fully incorporated. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition until just combined.
- 3
Combine and bake
Pour the cream cheese filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 4
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour. Afterward, remove it from the oven and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 5
Serve
Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Slice and serve as is or with your favorite toppings like fresh berries, whipped cream, or chocolate sauce.
