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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until fully combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust. Bake for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
- 2
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated after each addition.
- 3
Combine and bake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 4
Cool and serve
Turn off the oven and crack the oven door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour, then remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Once chilled, remove from the springform pan, slice, and serve.