New York Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated with butter.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cool while preparing the filling.
Filling
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Add sugar and cream
Gradually add in the granulated sugar and beat until well incorporated. Then mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 5
Incorporate eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Finally, mix in the fresh lemon juice until the filling is smooth and creamy.
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour. Then, remove it and let it cool to room temperature.
- 7
Chill the cheesecake
Once cooled, cover and refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight to set completely.
Topping
- 8
Prepare the topping
Before serving, wash and slice the fresh strawberries. Arrange the sliced strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries on top of the chilled cheesecake.
- 9
Garnish
Garnish with fresh mint leaves on top for a beautiful presentation.