Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake topped with fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 3
Mix cream cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add sugar and sour cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and continue mixing until combined. Then add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 5
Incorporate eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking and Cooling
- 7
Bake the cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 8
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and crack the door open, allowing the cheesecake to cool gradually for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
Topping
- 9
Prepare the topping
Just before serving, wash the fresh berries and pat them dry. In a small bowl, toss the berries with powdered sugar to coat lightly.
- 10
Serve
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and top with the sugared berries. Slice and enjoy!
