House-Made Cheesecakes recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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House-made Cheesecakes Recipe

Inspired by Grimaldi's Pizzeria
Time2h
Serves8

New York Style, Oreo Cookie and seasonal features.

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Ingredients

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New York Style Cheesecake

Oreo Cookie Cheesecake

Seasonal Features (e.g., Pumpkin Cheesecake)

Method

New York Style Cheesecake

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crust

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.

  2. 2

    Make the Filling

    In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

  3. 3

    Bake the Cheesecake

    Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.

  4. 4

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

  1. 5

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, combine crushed Oreo cookies and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.

  2. 6

    In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fold in additional crushed Oreo cookies if desired.

  3. 7

    Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.

  4. 8

    Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Seasonal Features (e.g., Pumpkin Cheesecake)

  1. 9

    Prepare the Crust

    Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside to cool.

  2. 10

    Make the Filling

    In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until well combined. Add sour cream, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in pumpkin pie spice.

  3. 11

    Bake the Cheesecake

    Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour.

  4. 12

    Cool and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

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