Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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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 mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
- 2
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and continue to beat until combined. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 3
Combine and bake
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- 4
Chill and serve
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.