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
Combine Crust Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, covering the entire base evenly.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
- 6
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar and 0.5 cups of sour cream to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined.
- 7
Add Vanilla and Eggs
Mix in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended. Do not overmix.
- 8
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled graham cracker crust, spreading it evenly.
- 9
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 10
Cool and Refrigerate
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for about 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.