Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of a Classic New York Cheesecake with this foolproof recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this baked cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety smooth filling that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
For the Filling:
- 32 oz (4 packages) cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, vanilla, sour cream, flour, and lemon juice. Mix in eggs one at a time.
- Bake the cheesecake: Pour the batter over the crust and bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes. Let cool in the oven.
- Chill and serve: Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use full-fat cream cheese for the creamiest texture.
- A water bath can help reduce cracking.
- For clean slices, wipe the knife between each cut.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg
