Description
Indulge in the creamy perfection of a classic New York Cheesecake! This recipe delivers a rich, decadent dessert with a velvety texture and a delightful graham cracker crust. Perfect for special occasions or a sweet treat any day of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, then let cool.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 3/4 cups sugar until smooth.
- Beat in heavy cream and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Stir in salt.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
- Serve plain or with your favorite toppings like fresh berries or chocolate sauce.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for the smoothest filling.
- Use a water bath (baking the cheesecake in a pan of water) for a creamier texture. Wrap the springform pan tightly in foil to prevent water from seeping in.
- Overbaking can lead to cracks.
- Cooling the cheesecake slowly prevents cracking.
- Prep Time: PT25M
- Cook Time: PT1H
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 7g