Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of a classic New York Cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety smooth filling. This baked cheesecake is a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
For the filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
For the optional topping:
- Fresh berries or berry sauce
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap with foil.
- Prepare the crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, flour, lemon juice, and eggs.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust, place in a water bath, and bake.
- Cool and chill: Cool in the oven with the door cracked, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Top and serve: Add berries or whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a crack-free cheesecake, avoid overmixing and let it cool slowly.
- To slice cleanly, use a hot knife wiped between cuts.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
