Description

This authentic New York Cheesecake recipe yields a creamy, dense, and smooth cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion and easier to make than you might think.

Ingredients

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2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (Melted)
32 oz Full-Fat Cream Cheese
1 1/4 cups Granulated Sugar
1 cup Sour Cream
4 units Large Eggs
1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract
1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
3 tablespoons All-Purpose Flour

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8 minutes and let it cool
In a large mixing bowl, beat the room-temperature cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth. Use a medium speed to avoid whipping too much air into your New York Cheesecake batter
Mix in the sour cream, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and flour. Scrape down the sides of the bowl to ensure no lumps remai
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined
Wrap the outside of your springform pan tightly in two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place it in a larger roasting pan and fill the roasting pan with one inch of hot water
Bake for 70 to 80 minutes. The edges should be set, but the center should still have a slight jiggle
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the New York Cheesecake sit inside for one hour
Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight

Notes

Always use room temperature ingredients for a smooth batter.

Do not peek while baking to maintain oven temperature.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 70 mins
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 450 kcal
Sugar: 26g
Sodium: 310mg
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 34g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 8g
Cholesterol: 145mg