Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake topped with fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated and resemble wet sand.
- 2
Bake the crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Beat the cream cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add sugar and sour cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream, mixing until fully combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 5
Incorporate vanilla and eggs
Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- 6
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cream cheese filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- 8
Chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Prepare the topping
Just before serving, rinse the fresh berries and pat them dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, toss the berries with powdered sugar to lightly coat them.
- 10
Serve
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on a serving platter. Top with the sweetened berries and slice to serve.