Cheesecake Recipe
Rich and creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Press Crust into Pan
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 about 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool.
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 and creamy.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream, beating until fully incorporated and smooth.
- 7
Add Vanilla and Eggs
Mix in the vanilla extract. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined after each addition.
- 8
Incorporate Flour
Finally, add the all-purpose flour and mix until just blended, being careful not to overmix.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 10
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the door open, letting the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 11
Chill the Cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
