Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of homemade New York Style cheesecake. This classic dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth filling that melts in your mouth. Perfect for any celebration, this cheesecake is sure to impress your family and friends. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you’ll create a decadent treat that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes; let cool.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar, sour cream, vanilla extract, eggs, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Pour filling over cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off oven and let cool inside for one hour.
- Refrigerate covered for at least four hours or overnight before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg