NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
 
Prep time
Cook time
Total time
 
Author:
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8-12
Ingredients
  • Crust:
  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 sheets, if Trader Joe’s 25 crackers) or Nilla Wafers
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (no sugar if using Nilla Wafers)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Filling:
  • 24 oz. (3 blocks) full‑fat cream cheese, room temperature
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoons cornstarch or 2 tablespoons all‑purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Zest of ½ lemon (optional but highly recommended)
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165 °C).
  2. Wrap the bottom and sides of a 9‑inch springform pan with at least 2 layers of aluminum foil.
  3. Make the crust. Put the crackers into a large Ziploc bag and roll over them with a rolling pin until you get a sandy texture. Mix crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
  4. Press the crust firmly into the bottom of the pan using the back of a measuring cup.
  5. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
  6. Beat cream cheese and sugar on low speed using a stand mixer or hand mixer until smooth.
  7. Add sour cream, vanilla, salt, lemon zest, and cornstarch (or flour).
  8. Mix again on slow speed, do not overbeat.
  9. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
  10. Pour filling over the crust.
  11. Place pan in a roasting pan.
  12. Pour hot water halfway up the sides.
  13. Bake 55–60 minutes until center jiggle like Jell-O.
  14. Turn oven off, crack door, cool 1 hour inside oven
  15. Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 6 hours (overnight is best). Enjoy!
Recipe by Let's Cook Some Food at https://www.letscooksomefood.com/new-york-cheesecake/