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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
Mix crust ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine Graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, melted butter, and salt. Mix until fully combined and crumbly.
- 3
Form the crust
Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, ensuring it is evenly spread and compacted.
- 4
Bake the crust
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes, then remove and let it cool while preparing the filling.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Blend cream cheese
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- 6
Add sugar
Gradually add the granulated sugar to the cream cheese while continuing to mix until fully incorporated.
- 7
Incorporate sour cream and vanilla
Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until well blended.
- 8
Add eggs
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to ensure a smooth batter.
- 9
Stir in flour and lemon juice
Gently fold in the all-purpose flour and lemon juice until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- 10
Pour filling into crust
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- 11
Bake the cheesecake
Bake in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggles when shaken.
- 12
Cool the cheesecake
Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually. Remove and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Topping Preparation
- 13
Prepare topping
In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 14
Spread topping
Spread the sour cream topping evenly over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
- 15
Serve
Slice the cheesecake and serve chilled. Enjoy your New York style cheesecake!