New York Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Mix the Crust Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are well coated with butter.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Make sure it's even and compact.
- 4
Bake the Crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat the Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
- 6
Add Sugar and Mix
Gradually add 1.25 cups of granulated sugar to the cream cheese and continue to beat until well combined.
- 7
Incorporate Sour Cream and Vanilla
Add 1 cup of sour cream and 1 tsp of vanilla extract to the mixture, beating until smooth.
- 8
Add Eggs
Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just incorporated. Avoid overmixing.
- 9
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled graham cracker crust in the springform pan.
- 10
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-70 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. The edges should be firm.
- 11
Cool and Chill
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour. Then remove and let it cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.