Description
Learn how to make a classic New York Cheesecake that is creamy, dense, and utterly delicious. This recipe guides you through creating a perfect cheesecake just like the iconic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until well combined and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until just combined.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and salt. Gradually add this to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven, leave the door ajar, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter once the eggs are added.
- Cooling the cheesecake slowly helps prevent cracking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg