Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake topped with fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
- 3
Bake Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- 4
Cool Crust
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly while preparing the filling.
Cheesecake 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.
- 6
Add Sugar
Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing until well combined.
- 7
Add Sour Cream and Vanilla
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 8
Incorporate Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Avoid overmixing.
- 9
Pour Filling
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- 10
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in the oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool in Oven
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- 12
Chill Cheesecake
Remove from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 13
Prepare Berry Topping
In a small bowl, toss the fresh mixed berries with powdered sugar to coat them lightly.
- 14
Top Cheesecake
When ready to serve, top the chilled cheesecake with the sweetened berries.