Description
A rich and creamy classic New York cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese and 1 1/2 cups sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Blend in sour cream, vanilla, and flour. Pour over the crust.
- Bake for 1 hour or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
- Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Run a knife around the edges before removing the springform pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: cheesecake, New York cheesecake, dessert, creamy, classic