New York Cheesecake Recipe
Make New York Cheesecake Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping (optional)
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix crust ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and crumbly.
- 3
Press into pan
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
Filling
- 4
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- 5
Add sugar and sour cream
Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese, mixing until fully incorporated.
- 6
Add vanilla and eggs
Add vanilla extract and mix well. Then, add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until combined.
- 7
Incorporate flour
Sift in 0.5 cup of all-purpose flour and fold it gently into the mixture until just combined.
- 8
Pour into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 9
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool slowly.
- 10
Chill the cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
Topping
- 11
Prepare the topping (optional)
In a bowl, combine fresh berries, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently and let sit for 15-20 minutes to allow the berries to release their juices.
- 12
Serve
Slice the chilled cheesecake and serve topped with the berry mixture if desired.