Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even layer. Use a flat-bottomed glass or measuring cup to pack it down tightly.
- 3
Bake the crust
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix the filling
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 5
Add sugar and sour cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue mixing until well combined. Then, add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 6
Incorporate eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Pour into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking the Cheesecake
- 8
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. The edges should be lightly browned.
- 9
Cool the cheesecake
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. This helps prevent cracking.
- 10
Chill
After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
Topping Preparation
- 11
Prepare the topping
In a small saucepan, heat the strawberry jam over low heat until it is warm and pourable. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- 12
Add strawberries
Arrange the sliced strawberries on top of the chilled cheesecake, then drizzle the warm strawberry jam over the strawberries.
- 13
Serve
Slice the cheesecake and serve chilled. Enjoy your delicious homemade cheesecake!