Here’s a classic New York–style cheesecake recipe — rich, creamy, and perfectly dense 🍰🗽
🍰 New York-Style Cheesecake
Ingredients
Crust
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 4 (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 1¼ cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
1️⃣ Make the crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake 10 minutes, then let cool.
2️⃣ Make the filling
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar and vanilla, beat until creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently.
- Fold in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
3️⃣ Bake the cheesecake
- Pour filling over cooled crust.
- Place pan in a water bath (wrap bottom in foil, put in larger pan with hot water).
- Bake 60–75 minutes, until edges are set and center slightly jiggles.
- Turn off oven, leave cheesecake inside with door slightly open 1 hour.
4️⃣ Chill
- Remove from oven, let cool to room temperature.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
✅ Tips for Perfect NY Cheesecake
- Use room-temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps.
- Do not overmix eggs — prevents cracks.
- Water bath keeps the cheesecake creamy and crack-free.
- Optional: top with strawberries, blueberries, or chocolate ganache.
If you want, I can also give you:
- Mini New York cheesecake cups
- No-bake version
- Keto or low-sugar variant
Do you want me to do one of these versions?
