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A baked cream-cheese filling over a gluten-free crumb crust.
Kitchen-testing note: A documented cooking test is pending. Timings in the method are estimates; finished yield and results have not been confirmed in our current testing log. Nutrition figures and unsupported historical rating totals have been removed.
Before you cook
Allow several hours, including a ten-minute crust bake, the filling bake, cooling and at least four hours of refrigeration. The earlier 85-minute total omitted major waiting steps. Measure the quarter-cup of sugar for the crust separately from the one cup for the filling.
Choosing gluten-free ingredients
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1Preheat and Prep Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or non-stick spray, then line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
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2Make the Crust In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free graham cracker crumbs, the quarter-cup of sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand. Press the crumbs evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan, pressing firmly to create a compact crust.
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3Bake the Crust Bake the crust for 10 minutes until set and slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
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4Prepare the Filling In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes. Gradually add the one cup of sugar for the filling and continue beating until well combined.
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5Add Wet Ingredients Mix in the sour cream, eggs (one at a time), vanilla extract, lemon juice, and salt. Beat on low speed just until combined — avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
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6Bake the Cheesecake Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 55-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly when you gently shake the pan. Check the center reaches 160°F with a food thermometer; a jiggle alone does not establish egg doneness.
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7Cool and Chill Remove from the oven and cool on a rack. Refrigerate within two hours of leaving the oven (one hour if the room is above 90°F); do not leave it out indefinitely to cool completely. Chill for at least four hours before serving.
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8Serve Run a knife around the edges before releasing the springform pan sides. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts. Serve plain or topped with fresh berries or your favorite gluten-free fruit sauce.
Food handling and leftovers
Use a food thermometer and the safe cooking temperature chart. Refrigerate perishable food within two hours, or one hour above 90°F, in shallow containers as appropriate. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below. Use refrigerated cooked leftovers within 3–4 days; reheat cooked leftovers to 165°F. These are general handling limits, not a tested texture or shelf-life claim for this recipe. See USDA leftover guidance.
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