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Ingredients
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Cheesecake
Method
Cheesecake Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix well and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.
- 2
Make the filling
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until creamy. Add sour cream, eggs (one at a time), and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Combine and bake
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- 4
Chill
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
