Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake with a smooth, velvety texture and a crunchy graham cracker crust. This classic New York-style cheesecake is a true delight for dessert lovers, embodying the essence of this iconic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and salt, mixing until combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven, open the door slightly, and let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- All ingredients should be at room temperature for smoother mixing.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- A water bath can be used for even baking.
- Nutritional information is estimated and may vary based on the ingredients used.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: low
- Trans Fat: low
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: nn
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 179mg
Keywords: Cheesecake, Cream Cheese, Graham Cracker, Baked, Dessert, New York Style, Rich