Ingredients for Old Fashioned New York Style Cheesecake
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- Unsalted Butter
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (softened)
- Lemon, Zest Of
- Orange, Zest Of
- Vanilla Extract
- All Purpose Flour
- 4 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks
- Egg Yolks
- 1 cup sour cream
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How to Make Old Fashioned New York Style Cheesecake
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Butter the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup (½ stick) melted butter, and ¼ cup granulated sugar. Mix well until evenly moistened.
- Press crumb mixture firmly onto the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once the crust is completely cool, butter the sides of the springform pan.
- Increase oven temperature to 500°F (260°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (softened), 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and the zest of 1 lemon until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cup all-purpose flour and 4 large eggs plus 2 large egg yolks. Gradually add the egg mixture to the cream cheese mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Gently stir in 1 cup sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 12 minutes at 500°F (260°C).
- Immediately reduce oven temperature to 200°F (93°C).
- Continue baking for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but the center is still slightly jiggly. Do not overbake!
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the oven door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Once completely cool, cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
- To serve, run a thin knife dipped in hot water around the edges of the cheesecake to loosen it from the pan. Slice and serve.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
23 g
Sugar
193g
Fat
164g
Carbs
18g
