Cheesecake Recipe

Cheesecake Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the crust

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.

2. 2

   Bake the crust

   Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.

3. 3

   Make the filling

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and mix until well combined. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   Combine and pour

   Once the filling is smooth, pour it over the cooled crust in the springform pan.

5. 5

   Bake the cheesecake

   Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.

6. 6

   Chill and serve

   Remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Once chilled, remove from the springform pan, slice, and serve.