Cheesecake

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 160 degrees Celsius.
2. Mix the crushed graham crackers with melted butter until well combined.
3. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 23 cm springform pan to form the crust.
4. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
5. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
6. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
7. Mix in the vanilla extract, sour cream, flour, and lemon zest until fully incorporated.
8. Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
9. Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
10. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
11. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Prep

• Soften cream cheese at room temperature for 1 hour before starting.