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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). In a bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of crushed graham crackers, 1/4 cup of granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup of melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- 2
Mix the cheesecake filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in 1 cup of granulated sugar, mixing until well combined. Add 1 cup of sour cream and 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and mix until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until just incorporated.
- 3
Add seasonal fruit
Gently fold in 1 cup of your chosen seasonal fruit into the cheesecake batter.
- 4
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are slightly puffed. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an hour to cool slowly.
- 5
Chill and serve
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Top with additional seasonal fruit if desired.
