New York-Style Creamy Cheesecake Recipe
A truly creamy classic cheesecake should feel luxurious, rich, and smooth without being overly complicated to make. This recipe delivers bakery-style results with beginner-friendly instructions and professional baking techniques that actually work.
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 2 `cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp brown sugar dark or light
- 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 8 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 4 8-oz blocks full-fat cream cheese softened
- 1¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream room temperature
- ¼ cup heavy cream room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks room temperature
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Prepare The Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until combined.
- Press firmly into the bottom and slightly up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
For The Filling
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until completely smooth.
- Add sugar and mix on low speed.
- Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt.
- Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Do not overmix.
- Wrap springform pan tightly with heavy-duty foil.
- Pour filling over crust.
- Place the pan inside a larger roasting pan or on a deep baking pan. Add hot water halfway up the springform pan.Alternatively, you can place a baking pan filled with water on the rank under the cheesecake.
- Bake at 325°F for 70–80 minutes.
- Edges should look set while center slightly jiggles.
- Turn oven off and crack door open.
- Allow cheesecake to cool in oven for 1 hour.
- Remove cheesecake from water bath. Cool completely at room temperature. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
Notes
Nutritional Value (Approximate Per Slice)
| Nutrient | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 520 |
| Protein | 8g |
| Carbohydrates | 34g |
| Fat | 39g |
| Saturated Fat | 22g |
| Sugar | 25g |
| Sodium | 340mg |