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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Prepare one 9-inch round cheesecake pan or springform pan with 3-inch sides; use a pastry brush to butter the sides and bottom of pan with 1 tablespoon of melted butter.
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Graham Cracker Crust:In a small mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter.
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Stir until thoroughly mixed and mixture is crumbly.Bake: Pour the graham cracker crumb mixture into the springform pan.
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Using the back of a large spoon or the flat bottom of a measuring cup or drinking glass, press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly across the bottom of the pan.
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Place the pan on a baking sheet; bake 10 minutes.
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Remove from oven and place on a wire cooling rack to cool.When cooled, wrap bottom and sides of pan in a double layer of heavy duty aluminum foil to prepare for the bain marie water bath.
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The foil is to prevent any water from seeping into the cheesecake through the pan seams.Reduce oven to 325F.
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Cream Cheese Filling:In a large bowl, add the cream cheese and sugar; mix on medium low speed with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
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Scrape the mixture off the paddle and scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl with a rubber spatula so the mixture blends evenly and there are no lumps.Add the sour cream, lemon juice, and vanilla; continue beating on medium low speed until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute.Add the egg yolks; beat until combined, about 1 minute.
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Add the eggs 2 at a time, beating until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute, scraping the bowl between additions.
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Tip: crack the eggs into a small bowl and whisk with a fork to thoroughly break up the egg before adding to the cheese mixture.
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Tip: Do not overbeat the cheesecake batter.
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Blend the ingredients quickly to add as few air bubbles as possible.
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The ingredients must be well blended, but excessive beating creates too many air pockets which can cause the cheesecake to puff up too much during ba
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I topped mine with strawberry Syrup found in the pancake Aisle .
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SO yummy also you can add Fresh Strawberries like then one i made the second time.
