Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
Form Crust
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan evenly. Use the back of a measuring cup to press it firmly.
Bake Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Filling Preparation
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, beating well after each addition until smooth.
Incorporate Vanilla and Eggs
Mix in the vanilla extract. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended. Avoid overmixing.
Add Flour
Sift in the all-purpose flour and mix on low speed until incorporated.
Baking the Cheesecake
Pour Filling
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Topping (optional)
Prepare Topping
If desired, top the chilled cheesecake with fresh berries and dust with powdered sugar right before serving.