Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
Press Crust into Pan
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Make sure to pack it down evenly.
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 slightly.
Cheesecake Filling Preparation
Beat Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add Sugar and Vanilla
Gradually add the granulated sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese, beating until well combined.
Incorporate Sour Cream
Mix in the sour cream until fully incorporated.
Add Eggs
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Make sure not to overmix.
Stir in Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake Cheesecake
Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still has a slight jiggle.
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven and crack the oven door. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.