Description
New York-Style Cheesecake is the quintessential dessert that embodies indulgence and sophistication. With its rich, creamy filling made primarily from full-fat cream cheese and a buttery graham cracker crust, this iconic cheesecake delivers a luscious taste experience that transports you straight to the bustling streets of New York City. Each slice showcases a perfect balance of flavors, making it ideal for celebrations or a cozy dinner at home. Whether enjoyed plain or topped with an array of fresh fruits or drizzled chocolate, this dessert is versatile enough to please any palate. Follow this straightforward recipe to create your own masterpiece and impress family and friends with an authentic taste of New York.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup full-fat sour cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar; press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden; let it cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar and mix well.
- Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth out the top. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 50–60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool with the door ajar for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 278mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 86mg