HOW TO MAKE A VANILLA BEAN CHEESECAKE (TGI FRIDAY'S COPYCAT RECIPE) | MY HEAVENLY RECIPES

Preheat the oven to 325°F.

In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt until well mixed.

Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.

In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy.

Add sugar and continue mixing until fully incorporated.

Scrape the seeds from the vanilla bean and add to the cream cheese mixture.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in sour cream and heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.

Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan.

Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.

Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.

Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Run a knife around the edge of the pan before releasing the springform.

Slice and serve chilled, optionally topped with fresh fruit or whipped cream.

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