Description
Indulge in a rich, velvety New York-style cheesecake that delivers bakery-quality results from the comfort of your kitchen. This foolproof recipe uses a simple buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth, tangy cream cheese filling. By emphasizing the importance of room-temperature ingredients and a gentle cooling process, this cheesecake achieves a perfectly stable yet melt-in-your-mouth texture. It serves as the ideal canvas for your favorite fresh fruit toppings, berry coulis, or a decadent drizzle of chocolate ganache.
Ingredients
32 oz full-fat brick cream cheese, softened
1.25 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup full-fat sour cream
1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
1.5 cups graham crackers, crushed fine
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F.
Combine the crushed graham crackers and melted butter in a bowl.
Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove and reduce oven heat to 325°F.
In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until completely smooth.
Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing on low speed until combined.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition.
Pour the batter into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
Bake at 325°F for 55 to 65 minutes until edges are set but the center wobbles slightly.
Turn off the oven and prop the door open slightly; leave the cheesecake inside for one hour.
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting to avoid lumps in the batter. Do not overmix after adding eggs, as this introduces too much air and can cause cracking. Leaving the oven door cracked during cooling allows the cheesecake to cool slowly, which further prevents cracks.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 65
- Category: Baking
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 165mg