Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Method
Cheesecake
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until set. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- 3
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat together 4 (8 oz) packages of cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup granulated sugar and mix until fully incorporated. Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- 4
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Bake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 5
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Remove from the oven, let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 6
Serve
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and slice into pieces. Serve plain or with your favorite toppings.
