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The Best Cheesecake Recipe (New York Style)

The Best Cheesecake Recipe (New York Style)

This New York Style cheesecake is rich, creamy, and has a perfect graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 8 people
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 190 g Graham Crackers 12 full graham cracker sheets
  • 3 tablespoon granulated sugar see notes if you want to skip the sugar
  • 5 tablespoon melted unsalted butter
For the Cheesecake
  • 32 oz full-fat cream cheese 4 8oz blocks, room temperature
  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract, but paste is superior
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 0.5 cup full-fat heavy cream room temperature
  • 1 cup full-fat sour cream room temperature
  • 2-3 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
For Serving
  • Extra heavy cream or berries for decoration (optional)

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
  3. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar, salt, and vanilla, mixing until combined.
  4. Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then add the heavy cream, sour cream, and lemon juice, mixing until smooth.
  5. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan.
  6. Bake for 60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly.
  7. Let the cheesecake cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

You can skip the sugar in the crust if preferred. Serve with extra heavy cream or berries for decoration.