Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Classic New York Cheesecake with this foolproof recipe. Perfect for any occasion, this decadent dessert will have everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and wrap a 9-inch springform pan with foil.
- Prepare Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make Filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, heavy cream, and lemon zest.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust and bake in a water bath for 60-70 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Let the cheesecake cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For clean slices, wipe the knife with a warm damp cloth between cuts.
- Top with fresh berries or fruit compote if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
