Description
Rich, dense, and luxuriously creamy, this New York Style Cheesecake is a true classic. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, it features a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious cream cheese filling. Ideal for special occasions or a decadent treat anytime.
Ingredients
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and salt. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and flour, mixing until incorporated.
3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Do not overmix.
4. Blend in sour cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
5. Pour filling over crust. Place springform pan in a larger roasting pan and add hot water halfway up the sides.
6. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, until the center is slightly jiggly.
7. Turn off oven and let cheesecake rest inside with door ajar for 1 hour.
8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Store covered in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Use full-fat cream cheese for best results. Nutrition per slice (1 of 12): 430 calories, 32g fat, 18g saturated fat, 145mg cholesterol, 320mg sodium, 30g carbs, 23g sugar, <1g fiber, 7g protein.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: New York cheesecake, classic cheesecake, creamy dessert