Ingredients for Classic New York Cheesecake
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- Butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- Vanilla
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
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How to Make Classic New York Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan.
- For the crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until evenly moistened.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- For the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust.
- Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan (this creates a water bath).
- Bake for 65 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once cooled, cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
12 g
Sugar
61g
Fat
88g
Carbs
6g
