New York Cheesecake

Dense, rich, and impossibly creamy — the iconic New York-style cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust. A tall, velvety slice of pure indulgence with a classic sour cream topping.

Prep
25 min
Cook
65 min
Servings
12
Calories
450
Difficulty
Medium
Cuisine
American
New York Cheesecake - Desserts recipe

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • • 1/3 cup sugar
  • • 6 tablespoons melted butter
  • • 32 oz (4 packages) cream cheese, softened
  • • 1 1/4 cups sugar
  • • 5 large eggs
  • • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • • 1 cup sour cream
  • • Zest of 1 lemon
  • • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Step 2: Bake crust for 8 minutes. Let cool. Reduce oven to 325°F.
  3. Step 3: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating on low after each.
  4. Step 4: Mix in vanilla, flour, sour cream, lemon zest, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Step 5: Pour filling over cooled crust. Tap pan on counter to release air bubbles.
  6. Step 6: Place springform pan inside a larger pan with 1 inch of hot water (water bath).
  7. Step 7: Bake for 60-65 minutes until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly.
  8. Step 8: Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 6 hours before slicing.