Description
This creamy New York cheesecake is rich and smooth, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, and mix until well combined.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and lemon juice.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature ingredients.
- Try topping with fresh fruit or a fruit sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, creamy, New York cheesecake