🍰 New York Cheesecake (Classic Creamy Recipe)
New York cheesecake is known for its rich, dense, and ultra-creamy texture with a simple graham cracker crust.
🧾 Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups crushed digestive biscuits or graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 2 tbsp sugar (optional)
Filling
- 900 g cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (helps prevent cracking)
👨🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the crust
Mix crushed biscuits with melted butter and press into a springform pan. Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 8–10 minutes, then cool.
2. Make the filling
Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and flour until creamy (don’t overmix).
3. Bake gently
Pour filling over crust. Bake at 160°C (325°F) for 55–70 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggles.
4. Cool slowly
Turn off oven, crack the door open, and let it cool inside for 1 hour. This prevents cracking.
5. Chill
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours (overnight is best) for perfect texture.
🍓 Serving ideas
- Strawberry or blueberry topping
- Chocolate drizzle
- Or plain (the classic way in New York-style bakeries)
If you want, I can also give you:
- a no-bake New York cheesecake
- a bakery-style ultra-rich version
- or a small 1-person recipe for quick cravings
