Best Cheesecake (New York Style)
A rich and creamy New York-style cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, velvety filling, and optional fruit or caramel toppings.
Equipment
- 9-inch springform pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Roasting pan
- Spatula
- Paring knife
Ingredients
- For the Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 5 tbsp melted butter
- For the Filling
- 4 8 oz cream cheese packs, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the springform pan's base and sides. Bake for 10 minutes; let cool.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and cornstarch, then blend in eggs one at a time.
- Mix sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest until smooth.
- Pour batter over crust. Place the pan in a roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 1 hour. Turn off oven and cool with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: ~410
- Fat: 56%
- Saturated Fat: 31g
- Carbohydrates: 35%
- Sugar: 44g
- Protein: 5%
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
- Calcium: ~99 mg
- Iron: ~1 mg