Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium-sized bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Use the back of a measuring cup or your fingers to ensure it's evenly spread. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly browned. Remove and let cool.
Filling
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract while mixing until fully combined.
- 4
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition.
- 5
Incorporate flour
Sift the all-purpose flour over the mixture and fold it in gently using a spatula until no lumps remain.
- 6
Pour into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly.
- 7
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, allowing the cheesecake to cool slowly for 1 hour.
- 8
Chill
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Topping
- 9
Prepare the topping (optional)
If desired, top the chilled cheesecake with fresh berries and dust with powdered sugar just before serving.
