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While some versions of cheesecake are rather complicated to make, our basic cheesecake recipe is exactly what the title says. It is a basic version of a simple cheesecake. If you have never before made a cheesecake, this recipe is the perfect starting point. Our recipe has a graham cracker crust and a filling made from cream cheese and sour cream.

Using the back of a measuring cup, press the crumbs into the pan. You can press them a little up the sides if you wish. Set the crust aside as you create the cheesecake filling. In a medium-sized mixing bowl using an electric mixer on low speed, beat the cream cheese until it is light and creamy.

Preheat oven to 350F. Mix crust ingredients until well combined. Press into a 9 springform pan. Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating until just until incorporated (do not overbeat, this will cause cracks). Pour cheesecake into crust and bake 35-45 minutes *see note or until the center is almost set.

In a large bowl using a hand mixer (or in the bowl of a stand mixer), beat cream cheese and sugar until no lumps remain. Add eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream. Add flour and salt and beat until just combined. Pour mixture over crust.