Description
Indulge in a rich and velvety Creamy New York Style Cheesecake, perfectly balancing sweet and tangy flavors for an unforgettable dessert experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 190 g Graham Crackers
- 3 tbsp Granulated Sugar
- 5 tbsp Unsalted Butter, melted
- 32 oz Full-fat Cream Cheese
- 1.5 cups Granulated Sugar
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Vanilla Bean Paste
- 4 Large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Heavy Cream
- 1 cup Full-fat Sour Cream
- 2-3 tbsp Freshly Squeezed Lemon Juice
- Extra Heavy Cream (for whipping)
- Berries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan with butter.
- Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Crush the graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground.
- Combine the crushed graham crackers, 3 tbsp of granulated sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl.
- Mix until the crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, forming an even layer.
- Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
- Allow the crust to cool while you prepare the filling.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1.5 cups granulated sugar, salt, and vanilla bean paste.
- Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition until just incorporated.
- Pour in the heavy cream, sour cream, and lemon juice.
- Mix on low speed until everything is well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling into the cooled crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the oven for 1 hour 10 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggles.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gently.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Whip the extra heavy cream until stiff peaks form and reserve for topping.
- Top the chilled cheesecake with whipped cream and garnish with fresh berries before serving.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smooth batter. Baking in a water bath helps prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg