This easy classic new york cheesecake recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Classic New York Cheesecake
This easy classic new york cheesecake recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- Crust:
- cup graham cracker crumbs
- Tablespoons sugar
- Tablespoons butter or margarine melted
- Filling:
- pkgs Philadelphia cream cheese, softened 8 oz each
- cup sugar
- Tablespoons flour
- Tablespoon vanilla yeah, that’s right, Tablespoon… I know, sounds like alot
- cup sour cream
- eggs
- Crust:
- Mix crumbs sugar, and butter; press onto bottom of 9″ springform pan.
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- Bake @ 325 for 10 min if using a silver springform pan. Bake at 300 for 10 min if using a dark nonstick springform pan. I baked Lexi’s along with mine at 325 for 7 min.
- Filling:
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanillla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Blend in sour cream. Add eggs, mixing on low speed just until blended. Pour over crust. . Lexi said, ’It would be messy to pour, so it would be better to spoon it.’
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- Bake at 325 for 65 to 70 min or until center is almost set if using a 9″ springform pan. Bake at 300 for 65 to 70 min or until center is almost set if using a 9″ dark nonstick springform pan. I baked Lexi’s along with mine at 325 for 40 min.
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- Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake ; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. forgot to do this step, so that may be why it cracked
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- Variation: Want to make a chocolate cheesecake? Just add 1/2 cup cocoa powder to the recipe above. This particular one is topped with ganache fresh raspberries, and chocolate curls!!
Tips for the Best Classic New York Cheesecake
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking classic new york cheesecake.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.