Dessert Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Make the Crust
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and the crumbs are moistened.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even layer.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
- 6
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, mixing until well combined.
- 7
Incorporate Sour Cream and Eggs
Add the sour cream, mixing until smooth. Then add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- 8
Pour into Crust
Pour the filling mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking and Topping
- 9
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and only slightly jiggly in the center.
- 10
Cool and Chill
Once baked, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Then remove from the oven and cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 11
Prepare the Topping
Before serving, wash and dry the fresh berries. In a small bowl, toss the berries with powdered sugar.
- 12
Serve
Slice the cheesecake and top with the sugared berries before serving.