Ny Style Cheesecake Recipe
Served with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
Make the Crust Mixture
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted unsalted butter, and ground cinnamon. Mix until well combined.
- 3
Form the Crust
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 until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy, about 3-5 minutes.
- 5
Add Sugar and Other Ingredients
Gradually add granulated sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and cornstarch, mixing well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 6
Incorporate the Eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Do not overmix.
- 7
Pour Filling into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled graham cracker crust in the springform pan.
- 8
Bake the Cheesecake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 9
Chill the Cheesecake
Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Whip the Cream
In a medium bowl, whip the heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar using an electric mixer until soft peaks form.
- 11
Prepare Cinnamon Sugar
In a small bowl, mix ground cinnamon with additional granulated sugar to taste.
- 12
