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Classic New York Cheesecake

Classic New York Cheesecake

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chill Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted

Filling:

  • 4 8 oz blocks cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with foil.
  • Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and beat again.
  • Add sour cream, vanilla, flour, lemon juice, and salt. Mix until just combined.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time on low speed.
  • Pour filling over crust. Smooth top.
  • Place pan in large roasting pan. Fill roasting pan with hot water halfway up sides of springform.
  • Bake 1 hour 10 minutes, until edges are set but center is still slightly wobbly.
  • Turn off oven, crack door, let cheesecake rest 1 hour.
  • Chill at least 6 hours or overnight.

Notes

  • For clean slices, wipe knife with a warm damp cloth between cuts.
  • Add fresh berries or whipped cream to serve.