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New York Cheesecake

Creamy New York Cheesecake: Your Ultimate No-Fail Recipe

This no-fail New York Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and smooth, nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 24 oz Cream Cheese Bring to room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar Substitute with Splenda if needed
  • 1 tbsp Cornstarch
  • 4 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream
  • 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice Freshly squeezed
For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Crackers Finely crushed
  • 0.5 cup Melted Butter Unsalted
For Baking
  • 4 cups Boiling Water For water bath

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • 9-inch springform pan
  • roasting pan
  • hand mixer
  • Aluminum Foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine finely crushed graham crackers and melted unsalted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden, then cool.
  2. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar and cornstarch on medium speed until smooth (2-3 minutes). Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
  3. On low speed, add sour cream, vanilla extract, and lemon juice to the mix. Blend until smooth, ensuring no lumps remain.
  4. Pour the filling into the cooled crust. Wrap the pan with aluminum foil and place it in a roasting pan. Pour boiling water into the roasting pan halfway up the pan sides. Bake at 302°F (150°C) for 30-45 minutes until edges are firm and center jiggles slightly.
  5. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool inside for one hour. Remove from water bath and refrigerate for at least four hours, ideally overnight.
  6. Once chilled, release the sides of the springform pan. Serve plain or with fruit sauces for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 310mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother mixture. Chill overnight for the best flavor and texture.

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