How to make cheesecake

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 cheesecake



Here's a classic recipe for making a creamy and delicious cheesecake:

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

  • 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 4 large eggs

  • 1 cup sour cream

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven:

    • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan or line the bottom with parchment paper.

  2. Prepare the Crust:

    • In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.

    • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.

    • Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.

  3. Prepare the Filling:

    • In a large mixing bowl, beat the soft cream cheese with an electric mixer. Use medium speed. Beat until smooth and creamy.

    • Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and continue to beat until well combined.

    • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

    • Add the sour cream and flour, and mix on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix to avoid incorporating too much air.

  4. Bake the Cheesecake:

    • Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.

    • Put the springform pan on a baking sheet to catch drips. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-70 minutes. Stop when the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly.

    • Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour to allow it to cool slowly.

  5. Cool and Chill:

    • Remove the cheesecake from the oven and run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen it.

    • Let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature. Then, refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to set.

  6. Serve:

    • Before serving, remove the sides of the springform pan.

    • Slice and serve your cheesecake plain. Or, serve it with your favorite toppings, like fresh fruit, whipped cream, or a fruit compote.

Enjoy your homemade cheesecake!

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