Description
Creamy New York-style vanilla cheesecake whispers pure indulgence with its silky smooth texture and rich graham cracker crust. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each luxurious bite of this classic cheesecake that promises to delight and satisfy sweet cravings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (31 grams) all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325°F and coat a 9-inch springform pan with light grease to prevent sticking.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture firmly and evenly across the pan’s bottom to create a compact crust.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and sugar together until achieving a silky, lump-free consistency.
- Incorporate eggs individually, gently mixing after each addition to maintain a smooth batter texture.
- Fold in sour cream, vanilla extract, and flour, stirring until ingredients are thoroughly integrated without overmixing.
- Carefully transfer the creamy batter into the prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- Bake for approximately 60 minutes, watching for set edges while maintaining a slight center jiggle, which indicates perfect cheesecake consistency.
- Once baking completes, switch off the oven and allow cheesecake to rest inside for an additional hour, helping prevent surface cracking.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely at room temperature before transferring to refrigerator.
- Chill for minimum 4 hours or preferably overnight to enhance flavor and structural integrity.
- Slice and serve directly from refrigerator for optimal texture and taste.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, lump-free batter and even mixing.
- Wrap the springform pan in aluminum foil to prevent water from seeping in during the water bath baking method.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent cracks and maintain a silky, creamy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute graham cracker crumbs with crushed gluten-free cookies or almond meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 388 kcal
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg