Description
Experience the decadence of homemade New York style cheesecake, where a rich, creamy filling meets a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, this classic dessert not only pleases the palate but also impresses visually. With its silky texture and a hint of vanilla, it’s sure to become your go-to recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until crumbly. Press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until golden brown; let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar; mix in sour cream and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently to avoid overmixing.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth out lumps.
- Bake for about 1 hour until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center. Turn off oven and crack door to cool gradually. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg