Cheesecake Recipe
Rich and creamy cheesecake topped with fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Make the Crust
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until set. Remove and let cool.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue to beat until well combined.
- 5
Add Sour Cream and Vanilla
Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- 6
Incorporate Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 8
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- 9
Chill the Cheesecake
Remove from the oven, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Prepare the Topping
Before serving, rinse the fresh mixed berries under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl, toss the berries with powdered sugar to lightly coat them.
- 11
Serve the Cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and transfer it to a serving plate. Top with the sugared berries just before serving.