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Creamy Classic New York Style Cheesecake

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A rich, dense, and silky New York style cheesecake with a smooth cream cheese base and a subtle tang from sour cream, baked gently in a water bath to avoid cracks.

Ingredients

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  • 4 packages (8 oz / 227 g each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups (250 g) granulated sugar
  • 1 cup (240 ml) sour cream
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons (15 g) all-purpose flour
  • 6 tablespoons (85 g) butter, melted
  • About 1 1/2 cups (150 g) graham crackers, finely crushed
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and salt in a bowl until mixture resembles wet sand. Press firmly into bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake crust for 10 minutes and let cool.
  2. Beat softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth and creamy, scraping down sides as needed.
  3. Gradually add granulated sugar and sour cream, beating until fully combined and silky smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time on low speed just until combined. Mix in vanilla extract gently.
  5. Sprinkle flour over batter and fold in carefully with spatula or mixer on low speed.
  6. Wrap outside of springform pan with two layers of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Place pan in a large baking tray and pour hot water into tray until it reaches halfway up the pan’s sides.
  7. Pour batter over crust and smooth top. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 10 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  8. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake inside with door slightly ajar for 1 hour to cool gradually.
  9. Remove cheesecake from water bath and cool completely on a wire rack.
  10. Chill cheesecake in refrigerator for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.
  11. Run a knife around edges before releasing springform pan. Serve plain or with fresh berries, fruit compote, or chocolate sauce.

Notes

Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent cracks and spongy texture. Use a water bath to keep the cheesecake moist and crack-free. Chill overnight for best flavor and texture. Use room temperature eggs and cream cheese to avoid lumps.

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