Description
Indulge in the ultimate dessert experience with this Perfect Cheesecake Recipe. This New York-style cheesecake boasts a tall, ultra-creamy texture that melts in your mouth. With its rich cream cheese filling and buttery graham cracker crust, it’s the perfect centerpiece for any occasion—from festive gatherings to casual family dinners. The key to achieving a flawlessly smooth surface is the water bath method, which prevents cracks and ensures a stunning presentation. This easy-to-follow recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings, making it an irresistible addition to your dessert repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 1/4 pounds cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a springform pan and wrap the bottom in aluminum foil.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined; press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla.
- Pour filling over crust; place pan in a larger dish filled with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for about 90 minutes until slightly jiggly; turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside for another hour.
- Cool at room temperature for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: New York-style
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg