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

There are few desserts more iconic and delicious than New York Italian style cheesecake. Rich, creamy, and indulgent, this classic treat has been a favorite for generations. The combination of creamy cheese, sweet sugar, and a graham cracker crust creates a dessert that is truly irresistible.

New York Italian style cheesecake has a long history in the United States, with roots in traditional Italian cheesecake recipes. The New York version is known for its dense and smooth texture, ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound cream cheese, softened
  • 1 pound ricotta cheese
  • 1 ½ cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • ¼ cup butter, melted and cooled
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 10-inch cheesecake

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the middle of the oven.
  • Beat the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the butter, flour, cornstarch, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined. Fold in the sour cream and lemon juice. Pour the mixture into an ungreased 10-inch springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for 2 more hours. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Run a thin spatula around the edge of the cheesecake before springing open the pan to remove. Serve at room temperature or cold; refrigerate leftovers.
  • Nutrition

    452 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 19g
    • Cholesterol: 150mg
    • Sodium: 215mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 26g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 164mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 171mg