Cheesecake Recipe
Make Cheesecake Recipe in just 6h 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Method
- 1
Prepare crust
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened. Press mixture into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes. Cool on a rack before filling.
- 2
Make filling
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Beat in sour cream and vanilla until just combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Do not overmix. If using lemon juice, add 1 tablespoon and mix briefly.
- 3
Bake filling
Pour filling over the cooled crust. Bake at 325°F (165°C) for 60-70 minutes, until the center barely jiggles. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- 4
Chill and serve
Remove cheesecake from oven and cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.
