New York Style Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake topped with fresh berries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Cheesecake Filling
Topping
Method
Crust
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- 2
Press the crust into the pan
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Make sure it's evenly spread and compacted. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
Cheesecake Filling
- 3
Prepare the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 4
Add sugar and sour cream
Add the granulated sugar and sour cream to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- 5
Incorporate eggs and vanilla
Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- 6
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Bake in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 7
Chill the cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to fully set.
Topping
- 8
Prepare the topping
Just before serving, toss the fresh strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries together in a bowl. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and gently mix to coat.
- 9
Serve the cheesecake
Remove the cheesecake from the springform pan and place it on a serving platter. Top with the berry mixture just before serving.
