Description
Classic New York Cheesecake brings creamy indulgence to dessert tables with its rich, velvety texture. Rich cream cheese and graham cracker crust create a luxurious slice you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
- 4 (8 oz/226 g) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- Fresh fruit or fruit compote
- Whipped cream
- Chocolate ganache
- Crushed cookies or candy
Instructions
- Pan Preparation: Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter or line the base with parchment paper. Preheat the oven to 325F (165C).
- Crust Creation: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a uniform mixture. Press firmly into the pan’s bottom, creating a compact base. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then cool completely.
- Cheese Mixture: Whip cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Add eggs individually, fully incorporating each before the next addition. Fold in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour with a light touch, avoiding overmixing to maintain a delicate texture.
- Baking Process: Pour the creamy batter evenly over the cooled crust. Bake for 60-70 minutes, watching for set edges and a slight center wobble. Once achieved, turn off the oven, leaving the door slightly open, and allow the cheesecake to cool gradually for one hour.
- Cooling and Setting: Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature naturally. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to develop optimal firmness and flavor.
- Serving Presentation: Carefully release the springform pan’s clasp. Transfer to a serving plate, add desired toppings, and slice into elegant portions.
Notes
Prevent Cracking: Create a moist baking environment by placing a water bath underneath the cheesecake pan to ensure even heat distribution and prevent surface cracks.
Cheese Temperature Matters: Bring cream cheese to room temperature beforehand to guarantee smooth blending and eliminate lumpy texture, which ensures a perfectly creamy consistency.
Gentle Mixing Technique: Use low-speed mixing and fold ingredients gently to maintain air incorporation and prevent overbeating, which can lead to a dense, tough cheesecake.
Cooling Strategy: Allow cheesecake to cool gradually inside the oven with the door slightly open, then transition to room temperature before refrigerating to minimize potential cracking and maintain a silky texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 364
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 87 mg