Cheesecake Recipe
Rich and creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, topped with fresh berries.
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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
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool slightly while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 7
Mix in Vanilla and Eggs
Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined. Gradually add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Be careful not to overmix.
- 8
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- 9
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.
- 10
Cool and Chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Topping Preparation
- 11
Prepare Berries
Wash and dry the fresh berries thoroughly.
- 12
Dust with Powdered Sugar
In a small bowl, toss the berries with powdered sugar to coat lightly just before serving.
- 13
Serve
Slice the chilled cheesecake and top with the sweetened fresh berries before serving.