How to Make Philadelphia New York-Style Sour Cream-Topped Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cheesecake is a beloved dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries, with its rich, creamy texture and decadent flavor. There are many variations of cheesecake, but one that stands out among the rest is the New York-style cheesecake. Known for its dense and smooth texture, this cheesecake is often topped with a tangy sour cream layer, adding an extra layer of flavor and creaminess. Today, we will be exploring a delicious variation of this classic dessert – the Philadelphia New York-Style Sour...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
  • ¼ cup butter, melted
  • 1 ¼ cups sugar, divided
  • 4 (8 ounce) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla, divided
  • 1 (16 ounce) container BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream, divided
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups strawberries, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings, one piece each

  • PREHEAT oven to 325 degrees F. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Mix crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. of the sugar; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • BEAT cream cheese, 1 cup of the remaining sugar and 1 tsp. of the vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add 1 cup of the sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • BAKE 40 min. or until center is almost set. Mix remaining sour cream, 2 Tbsp. sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla until well blended; carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake an additional 10 min. Cool. Cover; refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Lift cheesecake from pan, using foil handles. Top with strawberries just before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.
  • Nutrition

    365 cal.

    • Total Fat: 27g
    • Saturated Fat: 15g
    • Cholesterol: 136mg
    • Sodium: 323mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 11mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 46mg