Description
Indulge in the creamy perfection of a Classic New York Cheesecake with this easy-to-follow recipe. This baked cheesecake boasts a rich, velvety filling on a buttery graham cracker crust, making it a dessert favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
Optional Topping:
- Fresh berries
- Whipped cream
- Fruit compote
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap with foil.
- Make the Crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, butter; press into pan and bake.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese, add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, flour, and eggs.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust, place in a water bath, and bake until set.
- Cool and Chill: Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Garnish and Serve: Add toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Allow ingredients to reach room temperature for creamier texture.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Cheesecake can be made ahead for better flavor.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg
