New York Cheesecake Recipe
Classic cheesecake topped with strawberries.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Filling
Topping
Method
Crust Preparation
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Stir in the melted butter until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 2
Form the crust
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan evenly. Use the bottom of a measuring cup or glass to pack it down tightly.
- 3
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool while you prepare the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Mix the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar and mix until well combined.
- 5
Add other filling ingredients
Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- 6
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is slightly jiggly but set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- 8
Chill the cheesecake
Remove from the oven and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Topping Preparation
- 9
Prepare the strawberry topping
In a medium bowl, combine sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Toss gently to coat the strawberries and let them sit for about 15 minutes to release their juices.
- 10
Serve the cheesecake
Once the cheesecake is chilled, slice and serve with the strawberry topping spooned over each slice.
