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New York Cheesecake

The classic — dense, creamy and tall, with a lightly golden top and a buttery graham crust. One bite and you'll know why it's the most famous cheesecake in the world.

Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • Filling:
  • 4 blocks (32 oz) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice

How to make it

  1. Mix crumbs, sugar and butter; press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 min at 325°F (165°C).
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice and flour.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined — don't overbeat.
  4. Pour over the crust. Bake 55–60 min at 325°F until the edges are set and the center still jiggles slightly.
  5. Turn the oven off, crack the door and cool 1 hour inside. Chill at least 4 hours, overnight is best. Slice with a hot knife.
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