Original Ny Cheesecake (14 Slices) Recipe
Our original creamy cheesecake recipe with a buttery pecan crust. (14 slices)
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Prepare the Crust Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine finely chopped pecans, graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the ingredients are well combined and resemble wet sand.
- 3
Press the Crust into the Pan
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Make sure to pack it tightly.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Mix the Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 6
Add Sugar and Flour
Gradually add granulated sugar and all-purpose flour to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 7
- 8
Stir in Sour Cream and Vanilla
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined and smooth.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool the Cheesecake
Once done, turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Then remove it and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 12
Serve
Once chilled, carefully remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice into 14 pieces, and serve.
