Description
Make a rich, creamy New York style cheesecake with a simple graham cracker crust using a no-water bath method for a perfect, crack-free finish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Wrap the outside bottom of a 9-inch springform pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Scrape down the sides.
- Beat in 1 1/2 cups sugar and flour until just combined. Mix in vanilla extract and salt.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating just until each egg is incorporated. Do not overmix. Stir in the sour cream by hand until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 60 to 70 minutes. The edges should look set, but the center should still have a slight jiggle.
- Turn off the oven, prop the door open slightly (about 2 inches), and let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour. This prevents cracking.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for the cream cheese and eggs to ensure a smooth batter.
- Do not open the oven door during the initial baking time.
- For easy removal, run a thin knife around the edge of the cooled cheesecake before releasing the springform side.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 70 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg