New York Style Cheesecake / Pear Compote Recipe
Indulge in our creamy New York Style Cheesecake, topped with a sweet and tangy pear compote for a delightful finish.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake
Method
Cheesecake
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of the springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- 2
Make the cheesecake filling
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and mix until well combined. Incorporate the sour cream, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Finally, add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently until just combined.
- 3
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust. Bake for 1 hour, or until the center is set and slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- 4
Chill
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight for best results.
