Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until well combined.
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool while preparing the filling.
2. Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
Add sugar and mix until well blended.
Mix in sour cream, eggs (one at a time), vanilla extract, and flour.
Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
3. Bake the Cheesecake:
Wrap the outside of the springform pan with foil and place in a water bath (place the pan in a larger pan filled halfway with hot water).
Bake at 325°F (160°C) for about 1 hour, or until the center is just slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
Then, remove and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (preferably overnight).
4. Br没l茅e the Top:
Just before serving, sprinkle a thin, even layer of granulated sugar over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
Use a kitchen torch to caramelize the sugar until golden and crisp. Let cool for 2–3 minutes to harden.
Optional: If you don’t have a torch, you can broil the top in the oven—watch it carefully to avoid burning!
Serving Tips
Use a warm knife to slice cleanly through the caramelized sugar top.
Serve with fresh berries or a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.