Description
Creamy New York-style cheesecake delights with rich cream cheese and graham cracker crust. Silky smooth texture and classic flavor invite you to savor each indulgent slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 40 oz (1.13 kg) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups (250 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (120 mL) sour cream, at room temperature
- 2 tsps vanilla extract
- 1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsps (75 mL) melted butter
- 4 tbsps (50 g) granulated sugar
- Desired cheesecake toppings
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Arrange oven rack in center and heat to 350°F, combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter into a sandy texture, then press firmly into a 9-inch springform pan using a measuring cup’s bottom.
- Initial Baking: Bake crust for 7 minutes, then reduce oven temperature to 325°F and set crust aside.
- Filling Composition: Cream cream cheese until perfectly smooth, incorporating granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract while thoroughly mixing and scraping bowl’s edges.
- Egg Integration: Whisk eggs separately, then gradually blend into cream cheese mixture on low speed, ensuring complete incorporation without overmixing.
- Texture Refinement: Gently fold mixture to eliminate potential lumps, tapping bowl against counter to release trapped air bubbles.
- Cheesecake Assembly: Pour filling into prepared crust, smoothing surface evenly and creating a uniform appearance.
- Precision Baking: Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes, then reduce temperature to 250°F and continue baking for 45 additional minutes.
- Cooling Protocol: Turn off oven, leaving cheesecake inside without opening door for 30 minutes, then crack door and allow gradual cooling for one hour.
- Temperature Stabilization: Allow cheesecake to reach room temperature on counter for 3-4 hours before refrigerating, covered, for 6-8 hours or overnight.
- Serving Presentation: Remove springform pan’s collar, slice with a hot water-dipped sharp knife, wiping blade between cuts, and decorate as desired.
Notes
- Prevent Cracks: Gentle mixing and gradual temperature changes prevent unsightly surface cracks in your cheesecake.
- Smooth Baking Technique: Tapping the bowl and using low mixing speeds eliminates air bubbles for a silky, professional texture.
- Temperature Control: Precise oven temperature management is crucial for achieving a perfectly creamy, non-burnt cheesecake.
- Patience Matters: Allowing the cheesecake to cool slowly prevents sudden temperature shocks that can cause structural damage.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg