Cheesecake Recipe
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Ingredients
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For the crust and filling
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form a crust.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
- 3
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Add in the sour cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and mix until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.
- 4
Combine and pour
Pour the cream cheese filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 5
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, allowing the cheesecake to cool gradually for about 1 hour.
- 6
Chill and serve
After the cheesecake has cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Remove from the springform pan, slice, and serve.
