Cheesecake Recipe
Classic New York style cheesecake
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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
Combine crust ingredients
In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- 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 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat cream cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add sugar and mix
Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- 7
Incorporate sour cream
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 8
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 9
Add flour
Finally, add the all-purpose flour and mix just until combined.
Assembling and Baking
- 10
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- 11
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 12
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 13
Prepare topping (optional)
If desired, combine fresh strawberries with granulated sugar and let sit for 30 minutes before serving.
- 14
Serve cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and serve with the prepared topping, if using.