Description
New York Style Cheesecake is a creamy, velvety dessert that melts in your mouth, featuring a perfect graham cracker crust. This classic recipe is not only indulgent but also surprisingly easy to make, making it ideal for any occasion. Whether served plain or topped with fresh fruit, this cheesecake is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until moistened. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese in a separate bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, blending after each addition without overmixing.
- Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for about 60 minutes or until the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg