Description
This New York Cheesecake Recipe is creamy, rich, and full of love. With a buttery biscuit base, silky cream cheese filling, and gentle water bath baking, it’s the ultimate classic dessert perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g digestive biscuits, crushed
- 100g unsalted butter, melted
- 900g cream cheese, room temperature
- 200g granulated sugar
- 3 eggs, room temperature
- 200ml sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160°C. Wrap 23cm springform pan with foil.
- Mix biscuits with butter and press into pan. Chill 10 min.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar gradually.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Fold in sour cream, vanilla, flour, and lemon zest.
- Pour over crust, smooth top.
- Place in water bath and bake 60–70 min.
- Cool in oven 1 hour, then chill 4+ hours.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture. Avoid over-beating to prevent cracks. Top with berries or chocolate ganache for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg