New York Style Cheesecake Recipe

Cheesecake Preparation

1. 1

   Crust Preparation

   Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a medium bowl, combine melted butter with crushed graham crackers and sugar to form the crust. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   Cheesecake Mixture

   In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until creamy. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour; mix until combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated.

3. 3

   Bake the Cheesecake

   Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for about 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for about 1 hour.

4. 4

   Chill the Cheesecake

   Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.

5. 5

   Raspberry Sauce

   In a small saucepan, combine 2 cups of fresh raspberries, 1/2 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the raspberries break down and the mixture thickens slightly. Strain to remove seeds, if desired.

6. 6

   Serve

   Slice the chilled cheesecake and serve topped with raspberry sauce and a dollop of whipped cream.