Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- 2
Prepare the Crust Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until fully combined.
- 7
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Add vanilla extract and mix. Then, add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined after each addition.
- 8
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- 9
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 10
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.