Here’s a brief definition of how to make cheesecake:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 oz.) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup sour cream
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 325 °F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until well mixed. Press the mixture onto the bottom of the springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add in 1 1/4 cups sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream and mix until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture onto the prepared crust.
- Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour, or until the centre is almost set.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, cover the cheesecake with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cheesecake. Remove the sides of the pan and slice the cheesecake into desired portions.
Enjoy your delicious homemade cheesecake!