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 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Mix crust ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form the crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add sugar and sour cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until well incorporated.
- 7
Mix in vanilla and eggs
Add vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully combined.
- 8
Incorporate flour
Finally, add the all-purpose flour and mix until smooth. Be careful not to overmix.
- 9
Pour into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
Baking and Cooling
- 10
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cooling time
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracks.
- 12
Chill the cheesecake
Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Topping (optional)
- 13
Prepare topping
If desired, wash and dry fresh berries. Mix them with powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- 14
Serve
Top the chilled cheesecake with the fresh berries mixture before serving.