Classic New York Cheesecake That Will Impress Everyone
Classic New York Cheesecake: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 4 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust by combining graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then remove it to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed to avoid incorporating too much air.
- Finally, fold in the sour cream until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 1 hour or until the center is set but slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.