Classic New York-Style Cheesecake
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients:
14
Experience the creamy decadence of a perfectly baked New York-style cheesecake. Indulge in a velvety smooth filling made from a blend of cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, and a hint of orange zest, all nestled atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Delight in the rich and luxurious flavors of this timeless dessert.
Ingredients
2 | cups graham crackers, crushed for crust |
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1⁄3 | cup butter |
1⁄3 | cup sugar |
1 | egg for crust |
2 | cups flour for crust |
1⁄3 | cup unsalted butter, melted for crust |
FILLING | |
2 1⁄2 | cups cream cheese |
1⁄3 | cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste) |
| • | cup sour cream (or heavy cream) |
2 | eggs |
2 | teaspoons vanilla extract (optional) |
1 | tablespoons orange juice (or lemon juice for lighter taste) |
| • | orange zest from 1 orange (optional) |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) and grease an 8-inch springform pan. |
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| 2. | To make the crust blend the butter, sugar, egg, flour, and melted butter. Chill the dough for an hour, then roll it out, bake at 350°F (180°C) for 15 minutes. (You can avoid this step by using your store bought crackers) |
| 3. | Blend the crust with the butter in a food processor, press onto the pan, and refrigerate while preparing the filling. |
| 4. | For the filling, beat cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, orange zest, and juice until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. |
| 5. | Pour the filling over the crust, tap the pan to release air bubbles, and place in a water bath in the oven. |
| 6. | Bake for an hour until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly. Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake to cool for an hour. |
| 7. | Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight, before serving. |
| 8. | Refrigerate the cheesecake until ready to serve. Enjoy! |
Published on Jan 24, 2025 by Luminița