Cheesecake Recipe
Classic New York-style cheesecake.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix crust ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Press the crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Ensure it is evenly distributed.
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat the cream cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add sugar
Gradually add the granulated sugar while continuing to beat the mixture until well combined.
- 7
Incorporate sour cream and vanilla
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract to the mixture, and beat until smooth.
- 8
Add eggs
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined.
- 9
Add flour
Sprinkle in the all-purpose flour and mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 10
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking
- 11
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly wobbly.
- 12
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.