Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
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 unsalted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 3
Press into pan
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat cream cheese
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add sugar
Gradually add in the granulated sugar and beat until fully incorporated.
- 7
Incorporate sour cream
Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice 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 blended.
- 9
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
Baking and Cooling
- 10
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool the cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the oven door. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 12
Chill the cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
- 13
Prepare topping
If desired, slice fresh strawberries and prepare strawberry sauce.
- 14
Slice and serve
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and serve topped with fresh strawberries and strawberry sauce.