Cheesecake Recipe
Rich and creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- 2
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
- 3
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- 4
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
- 5
Incorporate flour
Add the all-purpose flour and mix until just combined. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are slightly puffed.
- 7
Cool and serve
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually. Remove from the oven, let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.