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The BEST Cheesecake Recipe (New York style)

The BEST Cheesecake Recipe: Decadent New York Style Delight

Delight in The BEST Cheesecake Recipe, featuring a rich, creamy texture and golden graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Chilling Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese full-fat
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar consider sweetener alternative
  • 1/4 tsp Salt enhances flavor
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract adds warmth
  • 4 large Eggs at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream can substitute with light cream
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice optional
For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Crackers crushed
  • 1/2 cup Butter unsalted, melted
For Baking
  • 1 sheet Aluminum Foil for water bath

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Parchment Paper
  • Aluminum Foil
  • large baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with butter and line with parchment paper.
  3. Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter and sugar. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 7-8 minutes.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, salt, and vanilla until combined.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Fold in sour cream, heavy cream, and lemon juice until well incorporated.
  7. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and gently tap to remove air bubbles.
  8. Wrap the springform pan with aluminum foil and place in a larger baking dish filled with hot water. Bake for 75-80 minutes.
  9. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool for 2 hours at room temperature.
  10. After cooling, refrigerate overnight. Release from pan and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 240mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use full-fat ingredients for best results. Allow cheesecake to chill overnight for optimal texture.

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