Cheesecake Recipe
Make Cheesecake Recipe in just 1h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
- 7
Incorporate Vanilla and Lemon Juice
Mix in the vanilla extract and lemon juice until fully incorporated.
- 8
Add Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 9
Pour Filling over Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 10
Bake Cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool Cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour before removing it.
- 12
Refrigerate
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set properly.
Topping (optional)
- 13
Prepare Toppings
Before serving, wash and slice fresh fruit if using. Prepare whipped cream according to package instructions if using.
- 14
Serve
Slice the cheesecake and top with fresh fruit and whipped cream if desired.
