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The Ultimate New York Style Cheesecake

A delicious The Ultimate New York Style Cheesecake recipe that will impress your family and friends
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • Pinch of salt
Filling
  • 32 oz 4 packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 1 lemon optional
Topping (Optional)
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method
 

Prepare Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap outside of a 9-inch springform pan with foil
  2. Mix crust ingredients until resembles wet sand
  3. Press firmly into bottom and partly up sides of prepared pan
  4. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool while preparing filling
Make Filling
  1. Beat cream cheese until completely smooth, scraping bowl frequently
  2. Gradually add sugar and beat until incorporated
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined after each
  4. Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, flour, salt, and lemon zest if using
  5. Pour over cooled crust and smooth top
Bake
  1. Place springform pan in a larger roasting pan and add hot water until halfway up sides
  2. Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center still jiggles slightly
  3. If using topping, mix ingredients and spread over hot cheesecake, then bake 10 minutes more
  4. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour
  5. Remove from water bath and cool completely on wire rack, then refrigerate overnight

Notes

Enjoy your delicious creation!