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THE BEST HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE

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This is super easy the Best Cheesecake Recipe. You don’t need to be a chef to cook it. It is really tasty, fluffy, creamy, and sweet the Best Cheesecake Recipe. This cheesecake is what you dream about. If you’re looking for the best cheesecake recipe, then you’ve found it.

THE BEST HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE

WHAT DO I NEED TO MAKE HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE?

You only need these seven simple ingredients for the Best Cheesecake Recipe: graham cracker crumbs, unsalted butter, granulated sugar, cream cheese, eggs, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and vanilla extract (Ingredient amount listed below)

HOW TO MAKE THE BEST HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE?

Follow the simple recipe below to make this delicious Homemade Cheesecake from scratch.

  • Step 1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF.
    Prepare the graham cracker crust. In a bowl, mix together the 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ⅓ cup melted butter, and 5 tbsp sugar.
  • Step 2. Transfer the graham cracker crumbs mixture to the 9-inch baking pan. Then, press the crumbly mixture firmly into the bottom and the sides of the pan to create a crust. Set aside.

THE BEST HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE

  • Step 3. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 24 oz softened cream cheese, 1 ½ cups granulated sugar, 4 egg yolks, 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, and 1 tsp vanilla extract using an electric mixer. Set aside.

THE BEST HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE

  • Step 4. Add 4 egg whites to another bowl. Using a clean mixer attachment, beat until stiff peaks form.

THE BEST HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE

  • Step 5. Gently fold beaten egg whites into the cream cheese mixture.

THE BEST HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE

  • Step 6. Transfer the cream cheese filling to the prepared graham cracker crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Don’t remove the springform pan from the oven. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for one hour. Then, remove the springform pan from the oven and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate overnight. Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and enjoy!

THE BEST HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE

WHY DOES HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE CRACK?

There are a few reasons why your homemade cheesecake cracked:

  1. Your homemade cheesecake will crack if you over-mix ingredients. Be sure that you mix ingredients just until they are combined.
  2. Your homemade cheesecake will crack if you overbake it. Be sure that you bake the cheesecake for 30-35 minutes and leave it in the oven for one hour after the oven is turned off.

CAN YOU FREEZE HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE?

Yes, you can freeze this homemade cheesecake. Let it cool completely to room temperature after baking.

Then, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to three months.

THE BEST HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE

HOW LONG DOES HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE LAST?

This cheesecake can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

STORE HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE;

Store this homemade cheesecake in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Let it cool completely to room temperature after baking. Then, wrap it tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil.

Recipe tips;

  1. It’s important to use cream cheese, eggs, and lemon juice at room temperature.
  2. Don’t open the oven door until it’s finished baking, (30-35 minutes at 325ºF plus one hour when the oven is turned off).

THE BEST HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE

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THE BEST HOMEMADE CHEESECAKE

This cheesecake is what you dream about. If you're looking for the best cheesecake recipe, then you've found it.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

For the graham cracker crust:

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs;
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 5 tbsp granulated sugar.

For the cream cheese filling:

  • 24 oz cream cheese, at room temperature;
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar;
  • 4 eggs, separated, at room temperature;
  • 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice;
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract.

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325ºF.
  • Prepare the graham cracker crust. In a bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Transfer the crumble mixture to the 9-inch baking pan. Then, press the crumbly mixture firmly into the bottom and the sides of the pan to create a crust. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg yolks, freshly squeezed lemon juice, and vanilla extract using an electric mixer. Set aside.
  • Add the egg whites to another bowl. Beat until stiff peaks form using a clean mixer attachment. Then, gently fold into the beaten cream cheese mixture.
  • Transfer the cream cheese filling to the prepared graham cracker crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes. Don't remove the springform pan from the oven. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for one hour. Then, remove the springform pan from the oven and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature. Then, refrigerate overnight. Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and enjoy!
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