Description
A classic New York Style Cheesecake that’s dense, creamy, and velvety smooth, made with rich cream cheese and a buttery graham cracker crust. It’s perfect for celebrations or when you want a bakery-style dessert at home.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
32 ounces cream cheese (4 blocks), room temperature
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 large eggs, room temperature
2/3 cup sour cream
2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
2. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
3. Reduce oven temperature to 325°F (163°C). Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and vanilla. Mix well.
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating and scraping down the bowl between additions.
5. Mix in sour cream and heavy cream until just combined.
6. Wrap the springform pan in foil and place in a roasting pan. Pour filling into crust. Add hot water to the roasting pan until halfway up the sides.
7. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Turn off oven and let cheesecake sit inside for another hour.
8. Cool at room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Always use full-fat block cream cheese for best texture.
Let all ingredients come to room temperature before mixing.
Slice with a hot knife for clean cuts every time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: cheesecake, New York style, classic dessert