Cheesecake Recipe
Classic New York style cheesecake
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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
Prepare the Crust Mixture
In a mixing bowl, combine 1.5 cups of graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of granulated sugar, 0.5 cups of melted unsalted butter, and 0.25 tsp of salt. Mix until well combined and resembles wet sand.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan evenly and firmly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix the Filling Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, beat 4 cups of cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- 5
Add Remaining Ingredients
Add 1 cup of sour cream, 1 tsp of vanilla extract, and 0.25 cups of all-purpose flour to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
- 6
Incorporate the Eggs
Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Baking and Cooling
- 8
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly.
- 9
Cool the Cheesecake
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for an additional hour with the door ajar. Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature before refrigerating.
- 10
Chill
Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving to ensure it sets properly.
