New York Style Cheesecake
Rich, creamy, and silky smooth cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust. This classic New York style cheesecake is tall, dense, and incredibly indulgent with just the right amount of tang.
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30m
12
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- 1
Prepare crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
- 2
Bake crust
Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove and reduce oven temperature to 325°F (165°C).
- 3
Beat cream cheese
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups sugar, beating until smooth.
- 4
Add wet ingredients
Beat in sour cream, vanilla, and lemon juice until well combined.
- 5
Add eggs and flour
Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined. Gently fold in flour.
- 6
Pour and bake
Pour filling over crust. Place pan in a water bath and bake for 60-70 minutes until center is almost set.
- 7
Cool and chill
Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cool in oven for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight before serving.
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Everything you need to know about making this new york style cheesecake
How long does it take to make New York Style Cheesecake?
The listed total time is 90 minutes. Prep time is 30 minutes and cooking time is 60 minutes. Follow the instructions for any resting or chilling steps.
How many servings does this New York Style Cheesecake recipe make?
This recipe yields 12 servings.
What is the difficulty level of this New York Style Cheesecake recipe?
The listed difficulty level is medium.