Tall and Creamy New York Cheesecake
A rich and creamy cheesecake that is a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess, making it a beloved dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups sour cream, room temperature
- 8 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 vanilla beans (or 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup sugar (for crust)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- Mix together the crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of sugar. Press into the bottom of the springform pan.
- Beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add in the sugar gradually and mixed until well combined.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing until smooth after each addition.
- Fold in the sour cream, cornstarch, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 75-90 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool the cheesecake at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
For best results, allow the cheesecake to cool completely before refrigerating. Serve with whipped cream or fresh fruit for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesecake, New York cheesecake, dessert