Cheese Cake 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 mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, ensuring it's evenly distributed. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- 4
Add sour cream and vanilla
Add sour cream and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Beat until fully incorporated.
- 5
Incorporate eggs
Add one egg at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition. Do not overmix.
- 6
Add flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
Baking
- 7
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 55-65 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 8
Cool down
Turn off the oven and crack open the oven door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for about 1 hour. Then, remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- 9
Chill in the fridge
Cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Serving
- 10
Prepare topping (optional)
If desired, in a small saucepan over medium heat, combine sliced strawberries and strawberry jam. Heat until the jam is melted and coats the strawberries.
- 11
Slice and serve
Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the springform pan. Slice into wedges and serve individual slices topped with the strawberry mixture if using.