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, melted butter, and salt. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to create an even layer.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing well until fully combined.
- 7
Add Vanilla and Eggs
Mix in the vanilla extract. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 8
Incorporate Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until no lumps remain. Be careful not to overmix.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the filling mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 12
Chill the Cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.