Classic Baked Cheesecake

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat the oven to 175°C.

   Cookware: oven

2. Step 2

   Combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 3 ¼ tbsp (40 gr) granulated sugar. Press the mixture firmly and evenly over the base of the springform pan.

   Ingredients used: 200.0 gr Graham Cracker, 40.0 gr Granulated Sugar, 85.0 gr Unsalted Butter

   Cookware: mixing bowl, rubber spatula, springform pan

3. Step 3

   Bake the crust until fragrant and lightly browned at the edges. Place it on a wire rack and reduce the oven temperature to 160°C.

   Timer: 10 min (fixed)

   Cookware: oven, springform pan, wire rack

4. Step 4

   Beat the cream cheese on low speed until smooth. Add the remaining 1 cup (210 gr) granulated sugar, flour, and salt, then mix just until uniform.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 16.0 gr All-Purpose Flour, 900.0 gr Cream Cheese, 1.5 gr Fine Salt, 210.0 gr Granulated Sugar

   Cookware: electric mixer, mixing bowl, rubber spatula

5. Step 5

   Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice on low speed until combined.

   Timer: 2 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 15.0 ml Lemon Juice, 240.0 ml Sour Cream, 10.0 ml Vanilla Extract

   Cookware: electric mixer, mixing bowl, rubber spatula

6. Step 6

   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until incorporated.

   Timer: 3 min (fixed)

   Ingredients used: 4.0 piece Egg

   Cookware: electric mixer, mixing bowl, rubber spatula

7. Step 7

   Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top. Bake at 160°C until the edges are set, the center still has a slight wobble, and the center reaches 71°C.

   Timer: 65 min (fixed)

   Cookware: instant-read thermometer, oven, rubber spatula, springform pan

8. Step 8

   Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake inside, and open the oven door slightly so it cools gradually.

   Timer: 60 min (fixed)

   Cookware: oven, springform pan

9. Step 9

   Transfer the cheesecake to a wire rack and let it cool at room temperature.

   Timer: 60 min (fixed)

   Cookware: springform pan, wire rack

10. Step 10

    Refrigerate the cheesecake in its pan until thoroughly cold and firm.

    Timer: 240 min (fixed)

    Cookware: refrigerator, springform pan

11. Step 11

    Release the chilled cheesecake from the springform pan and cut it into 12 slices.

    Cookware: Chef Knife, springform pan