Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of this Perfect New York Cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety smooth filling, this classic dessert is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker 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 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- Zest of 1 lemon (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the outside with aluminum foil.
- Make Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare Filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, and vanilla. Mix in eggs, then flour and lemon zest.
- Bake: Pour batter over crust, place in a roasting pan with water, and bake for 55-70 minutes.
- Cool: Turn off oven, let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Chill, then refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- Top with fresh berries for a classic touch.
- Use room temperature ingredients for best results.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
