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New York Cheesecake

New York Cheesecake

A luxuriously creamy New York-style cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust. The filling is smooth, dense, and slightly tangy - achieving that perfect balance between richness and lightness.

20
Prep (min)
60
Cook (min)
80
Total (min)
12
Servings
Health Score75/100

Ingredients

  • 900 g Cream cheese
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 4 pcs Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour cream
  • 2 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 3 tbsp Flour
  • 200 g Graham crackers
  • 80 g Butter
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest
  • 0.25 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make crust: crush grahams, mix with melted butter, press into pan

    💡 Pack firmly

  2. 2

    Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy.

    💡 Room temperature cheese mixes without lumps.

  3. 3

    Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar gradually

    💡 No lumps

  4. 4

    Add sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest

    💡 Mix well

  5. 5

    Add eggs one at a time, mix until just combined

    💡 Dont overmix

  6. 6

    Pour over crust, bake at 325Ã'Į™Ã'¢ÃƒÆ’¢š¬ÃƒÆ’…¡ÃƒÆ’'ƒâ€šÃ'šÃ‚°F for 55-60 min

    💡 Jiggly center

  7. 7

    Cool in oven with door cracked, then refrigerate overnight

    💡 Prevents cracks