New York Style Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and fresh strawberries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 2
Make the Crust
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted unsalted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
- 3
Form the Crust
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, making sure it's evenly distributed and compact. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare the Cream Cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer.
- 5
Add Sugar and Sour Cream
Gradually add in the granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
- 6
Incorporate Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Add Flour
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour until just combined.
- 8
Pour into Crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 9
Bake the Cheesecake
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 slightly open for 1 hour.
Topping Preparation
- 10
Prepare Strawberries
While the cheesecake cools, slice the fresh strawberries and place them in a bowl.
- 11
Mix with Sugar and Lemon Juice
Sprinkle with granulated sugar and lemon juice. Toss gently to combine and let sit for 15 minutes to release juices.
Final Steps
- 12
Chill the Cheesecake
Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- 13
Serve
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan, slice, and serve with the macerated strawberries on top.
