New York Cheesecake Recipe
A creamy cheesecake with a traditional graham cracker crust garnished with a refreshing strawberry purée.
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Ingredients
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Cheesecake Ingredients
Method
Cheesecake Instructions
- 1
Prepare the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and then set aside to cool.
- 2
Make the filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Gradually add in the remaining 3/4 cup of granulated sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt. Mix until fully combined. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition until just blended.
- 3
Bake the cheesecake
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set and only slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- 4
Chill and serve
After the cheesecake has cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. Before serving, prepare a strawberry purée by blending fresh strawberries with a little sugar to taste. Serve slices of cheesecake garnished with the strawberry purée.
