Description
New York-Style Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that embodies rich, creamy indulgence in every bite. With its velvety cream cheese filling resting atop a buttery graham cracker crust, this cheesecake offers the perfect balance of sweetness and texture. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with fresh berries, chocolate sauce, or whipped cream, it is a show-stopping treat for any occasion. Easy to prepare yet impressive enough for gatherings, this classic recipe captures the essence of New York’s culinary heritage. Delight your family and friends with this iconic dessert that promises to leave them craving more.
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 sour cream (full-fat)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in sour cream and vanilla.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time on low speed to avoid overmixing.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off oven and let cheesecake cool inside for an hour before transferring to refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg