Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
- 3
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup of sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- 4
Add eggs and cornstarch
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Finally, add the cornstarch and mix until just combined.
- 5
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- 7
Chill and serve
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Once chilled, remove from the springform pan, slice, and serve.