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The Best New York Style Cheesecake

February 13, 2017 by CJ [email protected] 6 Comments

Looking for a classic recipe with a twist? Well you’ve come to the right place. In today’s recipe we’re making the BEST New York style cheesecake you’ll ever have. Now how does one make the best New York cheesecake? There’s a lot of key factors that play into it. You want to make sure your cream cheese has completely soften before adding it to the mix. You also want to make sure your sour cream and eggs are at room temperature before using them. This will ensure a complete blend of ingredients and no clumps. Your result will be an irresistible creamy cheesecake. We added some lemon juice for the “twist” factor.

This turned out to be the richest and creamiest cheesecake I’ve ever made, so this recipe will definitely have your guests impressed. This cheesecake recipe is easy to follow and you don’t have to be a baking pro to master it. Heck, your kitchen may become the next Cheesecake Factory. So let’s jump right into this New York cheesecake recipe.Best New York Style Cheesecake

For the crust

Best New York Cheesecake

  • 1 stick of butter, melted
  • 2 sleeves of graham cracker
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For the filling

New York Style Cheesecake

  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 pint sour cream, at room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs, 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon of grated lemon
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease your circular pan.Best Cheesecake Recipe
  2. For the crust, pulverize your graham crackers, making them crumbs.
  3. In a large bowl mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan, making an even layer for the crust. Set aside.Best New York Style Cheesecake Recipe New York Style Cheesecake Recipe The Best New York Style Cheesecake Ever New York Style Cheesecake Recipe
  4. For the filling, beat your cream cheese and sour cream using a hand mixer or a stand mixer. You want to make sure your cream cheese and sour cream have been given enough time to soften and become room temperature, which allows for a smooth filling.Cheesecake Recipe
  5. Once the cream cheese and sour cream are completely blended, add the rest of your ingredients to the bowl: the sugar, flour vanilla, eggs, lemon juice, grated lemon and heavy cream. Scrape the sides of the bowl periodically to ensure everything is completely blended. The key to the best New York cheesecake is making sure the filling is completely smooth and blended, which allows for an even cook and a delectable bite.Best New York Style Cheesecake Recipe Best Cheesecake Recipe Best New York Cheesecake Recipe Best New York Style Cheesecake Recipe
  6. Spread the filling on to the crust. Bake in the oven for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. The center should be able to jiggle.Best New York Style Cheesecake Recipe New York Style Cheesecake Recipe
  7. Once cooked, put the pan into the freezer for 2-4 hours. Cut to serve and store in the refrigerator.

Best New York Style Cheesecake Recipe

Happy Baking!

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Comments

  1. kirsty

    February 14, 2017 at 5:00 PM

    I am going to try this tomorrow night very excited!

    Reply
    • Sydney Winkler

      February 14, 2017 at 6:34 PM

      So glad you are! Post a finish product pic to our Facebook and we’ll share it 🙂

      Reply
  2. karenb

    February 13, 2017 at 10:39 PM

    Did you cool the cheesecake before putting into the freezer or take it from the oven and put into the freezer?

    Dying to try this but how do I print the recipe without all the photos?

    Thanks for sharing!!

    Reply
    • Sydney Winkler

      February 14, 2017 at 2:49 PM

      Here’s the recipe without the pictures! And I let it cool for about 2-5 minutes, not long and put it directly into the freezer.
      1. Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease your circular pan.
      2. For the crust, pulverize your graham crackers, making them crumbs.
      3. In a large bowl mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, salt, and butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the pan, making an even layer for the crust. Set aside.
      4. For the filling, beat your cream cheese and sour cream using a hand mixer or a stand mixer. You want to make sure your cream cheese and sour cream have been given enough time to soften and become room temperature, which allows for a smooth filling.
      5. Once the cream cheese and sour cream are completely blended, add the rest of your ingredients to the bowl: the sugar, flour vanilla, eggs, lemon juice, grated lemon and heavy cream. Scrape the sides of the bowl periodically to ensure everything is completely blended. The key to the best New York cheesecake is making sure the filling is completely smooth and blended, which allows for an even cook and a delectable bite.
      6. Spread the filling on to the crust. Bake in the oven for about 1 to 1 1/2 hours. The center should be able to jiggle.
      7. Once cooked, put the pan into the freezer for 2-4 hours. Cut to serve and store in the refrigerator.

      Reply
  3. karenb

    February 13, 2017 at 10:31 PM

    Did your cheesecake crack across the top since you did not bake in a water bath?

    Reply
    • Sydney Winkler

      February 14, 2017 at 2:44 PM

      Nope! I wanted to try doing it without the water bath to make the recipe easier for the viewer. Typically I would, but this was my little experiment to try it without that step and it’s full-proof!

      Reply

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