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 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Mix crust ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Press into pan
Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- 4
Cool crust
Remove from the oven and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Beat 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 sour cream
Gradually add granulated sugar and continue to beat until fully incorporated. Then add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- 7
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 8
Incorporate flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- 9
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- 10
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 11
Cool and chill
Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
