Cheesecake Recipe
Creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- 2
Mix the Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, and salt. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 3
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then remove it and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat the Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until well combined. Then, mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract.
- 7
Incorporate Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 8
Add Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.