Strawberry Cheesecake

Ingredients:

* Make sure all items are at room temperature before making this recipe!

**For the Graham Cracker Crust:**

- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs

- 4 tbsp granulated sugar

- 5 tbsp melted butter

**For the Cheesecake Filling:**

- 40 oz cream cheese, room temperature

- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature

- 2 tsp vanilla extract

- 4 large eggs, room temperature

- Any desired cheesecake toppings

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 7 mins, then set aside and reduce the oven to 325°F.

2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla; mix. Beat in eggs one at a time OR scramble all eggs in one bowl (like I did in video) and add eggs in slowly to mixture. Tap the bowl to remove air bubbles.

3. Pour the batter onto the crust, smoothing the top. Bake at 325°F for 30 mins, then reduce to 250°F for 45 mins. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake sit for 30 mins. Cool for an hour with the door cracked, you can a do this by using a wooden spoon to prop open to leave the oven door open

4. Bring the cheesecake to room temperature (3-4 hours) before covering and refrigerating. Chill before serving. Add desired toppings. Enjoy!