Description
Indulgent New York Cheesecake promises a luxurious journey through classic dessert perfection, blending rich cream cheese with a buttery graham cracker crust. Silky smooth layers melt on your palate, delivering a sublime finale to any gourmet meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 32 ounces (907 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups (250 grams) granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups (240 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft a sturdy foundation by pulverizing graham crackers and fusing them with melted butter and sugar, then press the mixture compactly into a springform pan’s base, creating a golden, crisp platform.
- Transform cream cheese into a silky landscape, whipping it with sugar until luxuriously smooth, then gently incorporate sour cream, vanilla, and a whisper of salt.
- Introduce eggs one at a time, folding them delicately into the creamy mixture, ensuring each integration is seamless and tender.
- Drizzle heavy cream into the batter, stirring with minimal aggitation to maintain the filling’s delicate structure.
- Transfer the velvety mixture onto the prepared crust, smoothing the surface with a gentle touch.
- Create a protective barrier around the pan using aluminum foil, then nestle it within a larger water bath to ensure even, gentle heat circulation.
- Slide the ensemble into a preheated 325°F oven, allowing it to bake for approximately 90 minutes until the edges are set but the center retains a subtle tremor.
- After baking, let the cheesecake rest in the oven’s residual warmth with the door slightly ajar, facilitating a gradual cooling process.
- Carefully extract the pan, allowing the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for a minimum of 6 hours.
- When ready to serve, release the springform’s embrace, slice with a clean knife, and savor the creamy, decadent New York-style masterpiece.
Notes
- Master the graham cracker crust by pressing firmly and evenly to create a solid base that won’t crumble when serving.
- Control cream cheese temperature by letting it sit at room temperature for 1 hour, ensuring smoother mixing and preventing lumps.
- Prevent cheesecake cracking by avoiding overmixing and using a water bath technique, which creates gentle, even heating.
- Customize the recipe by adding lemon zest, fruit compote, or chocolate swirls for unique flavor variations without compromising the classic texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg