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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- 2
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing well after each addition. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, and mix until combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended. Avoid overmixing.
- 3
Combine and bake
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake in the preheated oven for about 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 4
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, remove it from the oven, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.