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You begin by preheating the oven to 180 C (350 F).
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This is a wonderful temperature at which to bake the cheesecake, which will then cook evenly while giving it a great creamy texture; meanwhile, you can prepare the springform pan.
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Line up the 23 cm (9-inch) springform pan, spread butter or non-stick spray around the sides of the pan.
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Underneath, cut a circle of parchment to fit inside the pan. It will prevent the cheesecake from bonding at the bottom, and it will be easier to remove when cooled.
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Mix crushed digestive biscuits 200g, melted unsalted butter 100g in a medium bowl.
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The crushed digestive biscuits are going to give your cheesecake a flavourful and crunchy base.
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Stir the ingredients together until the biscuits become thoroughly coated by the melted butter.
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Place the biscuit mixture into the prepared springform pan and press it firmly on the bottom.
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For this, you can use the back side of a measuring cup or your fingers.
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Tighten it down evenly until it evened out.
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Then put it in the oven and bake for 10 minutes, to set the base.
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Remove from the oven after 10 minutes and allow it to cool for some time.
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By then, you could have prepared the filling and all other ingredients that are to be added in the final stage to make this 'Cheesecake'.
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Mix softened 500 gms cream cheese in a large mixing bowl by inserting it into an electric mixer.
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Add to the mixer 200 gms granulated sugar and beat for a while until the mixture appears smooth and without lumps.
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It will eventually be creamy, so that's the texture desired in your cheesecake.
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Add three large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Scrape down the sides of the bowl as necessary to combine. After all the eggs are added, add one teaspoon of vanilla extract and 200 gms of sour cream.
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The addition of sour cream enriches and carries the cheesecake with a slight tanginess.
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Pour this cream cheese mixture over the cooled biscuit crust of the springform pan.
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Smooth it evenly using a spatula. Tap the pan gently sometimes on the counter to remove any formed air bubbles in it.
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This will ensure that the cheesecake presents a flat surface and appears perfectly smooth.
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Place the cheesecake gently in a preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes.
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The edges should be set while leaving the center a little wobbly; that should ensure cheesecake creaminess is perfect.
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Once you have done with baking, turn off the oven, crack open the door barely open, and let it cool for an hour in the oven.
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This will prevent those nasty cracks from appearing on its surface.
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Take the cheesecake out of the oven after an hour, and let it cool to room temperature completely.
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After that, shift it to the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 4 hours or even overnight for superior results.
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Cooling the cheesecake will help in making its texture solid and flavour perfect.
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While the cheesecake is cooling in the refrigerator, you can prepare the blueberry sauce. In a saucepan, you will need 250 gms of fresh or frozen blueberries, 50 gms of granulated sugar, and one tablespoon of lemon juice.
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Cook at medium temperature with the occasion of stirring until the blueberries begin to release their juices and the blueberry sauce starts to thicken. It takes approximately 5-10 minutes.
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At this point, take it off heat and let it cool.
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Once the cheesecake has cooled completely, remove it from the springform pan and run a knife carefully around the sides to loosen it if necessary.
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Spread cooled blueberry sauce over the cheesecake for an even layer on top.
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A chilled cheesecake is the only way to serve it, perhaps on its own or even with some extra blueberry sauce on the side.
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This cheesecake with the addition of blueberries will be a fantastic dessert that surely will impress all your friends and family.