Ingredients for Real New York Style Cheese Cake
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- Pecans
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Cream Cheese
- ¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust) + 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar (for filling)
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- Almond Flavoring
- Vanilla
- Pinch of salt (for crust) + Pinch of salt (for filling)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
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How to Make Real New York Style Cheese Cake
- Preheat oven to 500°F (260°C).
- **Make the crust:** In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) melted unsalted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until evenly moistened.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom and 2 ½ inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Refrigerate while you prepare the filling.
- **Make the filling:** In a large bowl, beat 3 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt, beating until well combined.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in 1 cup sour cream.
- Optional: Gently swirl in 2-3 tablespoons of your favorite jam or fruit preserves for a marbled effect.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake at 500°F (260°C) for 10 minutes. Reduce the oven temperature to 200°F (93°C) and bake for 65-70 minutes more, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside 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, refrigerate for at least 12 hours, preferably 24-48 hours, to allow it to fully set.
- Before serving, top with your favorite toppings, such as Comstock cherry or strawberry pie filling, fresh fruit, or whipped cream.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
24 g
Sugar
161g
Fat
169g
Carbs
17g
