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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Make sure to press it down firmly.
- 3
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Add sugar and sour cream
Gradually add the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until thoroughly combined.
- 6
Incorporate eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Make sure not to overmix.
- 7
Add vanilla and flavor extract
Stir in the vanilla extract and your chosen flavor extract, mixing until well combined.
- 8
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
Baking the Cheesecake
- 9
Bake the cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 10
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Serving
- 11
Prepare the topping
If desired, top the cheesecake with whipped cream and fresh fruit or chocolate shavings before serving.
- 12
Slice and serve
Carefully remove the sides of the springform pan, slice the cheesecake, and serve chilled.