Description
Indulge in the creamy decadence of a Classic New York-Style Cheesecake with a graham cracker crust and optional fruit topping. This dessert is a timeless favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
For the optional topping:
- Fresh berries or fruit compote
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 325°F (163°C). Wrap the springform pan with foil and grease.
- Prepare the crust: Mix crumbs, sugar, butter. Press into pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, flour, and eggs.
- Bake: Pour filling over crust, place in water bath, bake for 60–70 minutes.
- Cool and chill: Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Serve: Top with berries or compote.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling.
- A water bath helps prevent cracking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
