How to Make New York Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few desserts as iconic and beloved as New York cheesecake. This rich and creamy treat is a staple at bakeries and restaurants across the country, and for good reason. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious, smooth filling, New York cheesecake is a decadent indulgence that is sure to satisfy even the most discerning sweet tooth.

Originally developed in the 19th century, New York cheesecake has become a classic dessert that has stood the test of time. Its origins c...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 pint sour cream
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 7 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 9-inch cheesecake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Make crust: Mix together graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a medium bowl until evenly moistened. Press into the bottom and 1/2 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
  • Make cheesecake: Mix together cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Blend in eggs, vanilla, and cream of tartar. Pour over crust in the pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the center is set, about 50 minutes. Allow to cool on the counter for 5 minutes.
  • While cheesecake is cooling, make topping: Mix together sour cream, sugar, and vanilla in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Pour topping over cheesecake, starting from the sides of the pan and working your way to the center.
  • Return cheesecake to the oven until topping is set, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    509 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 154mg
    • Sodium: 310mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 41g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 33g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 103mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 204mg