Description
New york cheesecake with a rich, creamy texture and a buttery graham cracker crust. This classic dessert delivers smooth flavor and perfect results every time.
Ingredients
1 3/4 cups (235g) graham cracker crumbs
6 tbsp (84g) salted butter, melted
2 tbsp (26g) sugar
40 oz (1130g) cream cheese, room temperature
1 3/4 cup (362g) sugar
3 tbsp (24g) all purpose flour
1 tsp lemon zest
4 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup (115g) heavy cream
5 large eggs, room temperature
2 large egg yolks, room temperature
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and greased sides
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, then press into the bottom of the pan
3. Bake crust for 8-10 minutes and let it cool
4. Wrap the pan with aluminum foil to prepare for a water bath
5. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F (148°C)
6. Mix cream cheese, sugar, and flour on low speed until smooth
7. Add lemon zest and vanilla extract, then mix again
8. Add heavy cream and mix until combined
9. Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, mixing slowly after each addition
10. Pour batter into crust
11. Place pan in a larger pan and add warm water halfway up the sides
12. Bake for about 2 hours until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly
13. Turn off oven and keep door closed for 30 minutes
14. Open oven door slightly and cool for another 30 minutes
15. Refrigerate for 5-6 hours or overnight before serving
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for smooth batter
Mix on low speed to prevent cracks
Cool cheesecake slowly to maintain texture
Store covered in refrigerator for up to 5 days
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg