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Classic New York Cheesecake

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A rich, creamy, and dense classic New York cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion and easy to make at home with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 4 packages (8 oz / 226g each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (240 ml) full-fat sour cream
  • 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (15g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups (about 150g) graham crackers, finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and salt until evenly coated. Press firmly into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes until slightly golden. Let cool completely.
  2. Make the filling: Beat softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth (3-5 minutes). Gradually add sugar and beat until combined. Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mix until blended.
  3. Add eggs and flour: Add eggs one at a time on low speed, mixing just until incorporated. Avoid over-beating. Sift flour over mixture and fold in gently until just combined.
  4. Pour and smooth: Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth top with spatula. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  5. Bake and cool: Bake at 325°F (163°C) for about 1 hour 15 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door slightly ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps. Avoid over-beating eggs to prevent cracks. Slow cooling in the oven with door ajar helps prevent cracks. A water bath is optional but recommended for silky texture. For gluten-free, substitute crust with almond flour or gluten-free graham crackers. Vegan adaptations include vegan cream cheese, flax eggs, and coconut yogurt.

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