New York Style Cheesecake
Traditional dish · American
A rich, dense, and creamy cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, a staple of American dessert menus.
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Ingredients
- graham cracker crumbs1.5 cups
- granulated sugar0.25 cup
- unsalted butter, melted6 tablespoons
- cream cheese, softened32 oz
- granulated sugar1.5 cups
- eggs4 large
- sour cream1 cup
- vanilla extract1 teaspoon
Steps
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 2
For the crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- 3
Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.
- 4
In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and 1.5 cups sugar with a stand mixer until smooth.
- 5
Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until just combined.
- 6
Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- 7
Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- 8
Turn off the oven, crack the door open, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- 9
Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
