Jun 08 2026
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Homemade Cheesecake Recipe

Inspired by The Franklin
Time30m
Serves8

Topped with Strawberry Compote

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Ingredients

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Cheesecake Ingredients

Method

Cheesecake Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the crust

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.

  2. 2

    Make the cheesecake filling

    In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add sugar and beat until well combined. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

  3. 3

    Bake the cheesecake

    Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Chill the cheesecake

    After it has cooled, cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

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