Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- 2
Combine crust ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
- 3
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat the cream cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer 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 eggs
Add the vanilla extract and then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- 8
Add flour
Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
- 9
Pour over crust
Pour the filling mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
Baking the Cheesecake
- 10
Bake
Bake the cheesecake in the oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour to cool gradually.
- 12
Chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven, let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving Suggestions
- 13
Add toppings
Before serving, you can top the cheesecake with fresh fruit and drizzle with fruit sauce or syrup if desired.
- 14
Slice and serve
Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan, slice the cheesecake, and serve chilled.