Sure, here’s a classic cheesecake recipe for you:
Ingredients:
– 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
– 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup sour cream
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan to create the crust.
3. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until it’s smooth.
4. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and the vanilla extract to the cream cheese, continuing to beat until well combined.
5. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
6. Finally, fold in the sour cream until the mixture is smooth.
7. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust in the pan.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
9. Turn off the oven and crack the oven door, allowing the cheesecake to cool slowly for about an hour.
10. After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
11. Before serving, you can top it with fruit compote, whipped cream, or any of your favorite toppings.
Enjoy your homemade cheesecake!