Classic New York-Style Cheesecake Recipe
Yields: 1 (9-inch) cheesecake
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients:
For the crust:
* 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
* 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
* 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the filling:
* 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
* 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 4 large eggs
* 1 cup sour cream
Instructions:
* Make the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
* Make the filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until well combined. Beat in vanilla extract and salt.
* Add eggs: Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined. Be careful not to overmix.
* Add sour cream: Stir in sour cream until just combined.
* Bake: Pour filling into the prepared crust. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
* Cool: Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool slightly. Then, run a thin knife around the edges of the cheesecake to loosen it from the pan. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
Tips:
* Room temperature ingredients: Ensure cream cheese, eggs, and sour cream are at room temperature for best results.
* Water bath: For a smoother cheesecake, place the springform pan in a larger baking pan filled with hot water (water bath) before baking.
* Don't overbake: Overbaking can cause the cheesecake to crack.
* Chill thoroughly: Refrigerating overnight allows the flavors to meld and the cheesecake to set properly.
Enjoy your homemade New York-style cheesecake!
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