Ny Cheesecake Recipe
Finished with your choice of topping.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Directions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- 2
Make the cheesecake filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar, mixing until well incorporated. Add the sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, lemon zest, and eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- 3
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- 4
Chill and serve
After cooling, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, top with your choice of topping such as fresh berries, chocolate sauce, or caramel.
