Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of a Classic New York-Style Cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust. This decadent dessert is a showstopper for any occasion, sure to impress even the most discerning cheesecake connoisseur.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
For topping (optional):
- fresh berries or fruit compote
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and cool.
- Make filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla, then eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream and heavy cream. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Bake for 60–70 minutes until almost set but slightly jiggly. Cool in oven for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use crushed vanilla wafers for the crust.
- Cheesecake can be made ahead and stored covered in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
