New York Style Cheesecake Recipe
A creamy New York style cheesecake served atop a Oreo cookie crust.
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Ingredients
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Crust
Method
Cheesecake
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Prepare the Crust
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Crush the Oreo cookies in a food processor until fine crumbs form. In a bowl, mix the cookie crumbs with melted unsalted butter until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
- 2
Make the Cheesecake Filling
In a large mixing bowl, beat 4 packages (8 oz each) of cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar and mix until well combined. Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 4 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Be careful not to overmix.
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Bake the Cheesecake
Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan. 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 inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
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