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 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until well combined and crumbly.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust layer.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add in the granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 7
Incorporate Eggs
Add the vanilla extract and one egg at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture is smooth.
- 8
Add Flour
Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and mix just until combined.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
Baking and Cooling
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 12
Chill the Cheesecake
Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for the best texture.
Serving Suggestions
- 13
Prepare Topping (Optional)
If desired, mix fresh berries with powdered sugar to create a sweet topping.
- 14
Serve
Slice the cheesecake and serve chilled, topped with the berry mixture if using.