Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Make sure to pack it down firmly to create a solid base.
- 3
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until it is lightly golden. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Add the sugar and sour cream
Add the granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- 6
Incorporate eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Add flour
Finally, add the all-purpose flour and mix on low speed until combined. The batter should be smooth and lump-free.
Baking
- 8
Combine and bake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the same preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 9
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for about 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to fully set.
Topping (optional)
- 10
Prepare the topping
If desired, top the chilled cheesecake with fresh sliced strawberries and drizzle the strawberry glaze over the top before serving.