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Simply Delicious New York Style Cheesecake Recipe

Indulge in this decadent New York Style Cheesecake, inspired by Emeril Lagasse! Our slightly modified recipe boasts a buttery graham cracker crust and a creamy, dreamy filling bursting with lemon zest. The secret to a perfectly smooth, crack-free cheesecake? Gentle mixing! This recipe is guaranteed to impress – from the first bite to the last.

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 90 mins
Calories 605.1 kcal
Protein 19g
Rating 5.0 (6 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Simply Delicious New York Style Cheesecake

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • Butter
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar (crust) + 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar (filling)
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese (softened)
  • Lemon, Zest Of
  • Orange, Zest Of
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract + 1 teaspoon vanilla bean seeds (or 1 additional teaspoon vanilla extract)
  • All Purpose Flour
  • 3 large eggs
  • Egg Yolks
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Vanilla Bean
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional)

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How to Make Simply Delicious New York Style Cheesecake

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup melted unsalted butter, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Mix well.
  3. Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan, pressing slightly up the sides.
  4. Bake for 8-10 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  5. In a large mixing bowl, beat together 3 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese, 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until light and fluffy.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together ¼ cup all-purpose flour, 3 large eggs, 3 large egg yolks, 1 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoon vanilla bean seeds (or 1 additional teaspoon vanilla extract), and 2 tablespoons bourbon (optional).
  7. Gently fold the wet ingredients into the cream cheese mixture until just combined. Do not overmix.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared crust.
  9. Wrap the springform pan tightly with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  10. 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 (water bath).
  11. Bake for 1 ½ hours, or until the cheesecake is set around the edges but still slightly jiggly in the center.
  12. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
  13. Remove from oven and water bath. Carefully remove the foil.
  14. Let cool completely on a wire rack to room temperature.
  15. Refrigerate overnight (at least 6 hours) before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

151g

Fat

120g

Carbs

15g

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