Classic New York Style Cheesecake
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Classic New York Style Cheesecake
Description
The Classic New York Style Cheesecake starts with a crust combining graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon, pressed into the bottom and sides of a springform pan. The filling is made by beating softened cream cheese with sugar and egg yolks until light, then folded with sour cream, flour, vanilla, and lemon juice. Egg whites beaten to stiff peaks are carefully folded in to give the cake a delicate texture. The cheesecake is baked for over an hour until the top is golden and then cooled slowly in the oven to set.
This cheesecake presents a rich and creamy texture with a slight tang from sour cream and lemon, balanced by the warm notes of cinnamon in the crust. The baking method avoids cracks and results in a smooth, dense cake with a golden exterior. The combination of vanilla and lemon zest provides subtle aroma and flavor complexity.
Serve this cheesecake chilled or at room temperature, on its own or with fresh berries and a fruit sauce. Its dense texture makes it suitable for celebration cakes or simple dessert servings. The crust adds an additional crunch that contrasts with the creamy filling.
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 6 egg seperated
- 1 pint sour cream
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter. Place the pan in the center of a 12-inch square of aluminum foil and press the foil up around the side of the pan.
- To make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl until well blended. Press 3/4 cup of crumb mixture into bottom and side of the pan. Chill prepared pan while making the filling. (Reserve remaining crumb mixture for topping.)
- To make the filling: With an electric mixer on low speed, beat cream cheese in a large bowl until soft. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg yolks one at a time, until well blended. Stir in sour cream, flour, vanilla, lemon rind, and juice until smooth. Beat egg whites until they hold stiff peaks. Fold whites into the cheese mixture until well blended. Pour into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until top is golden brown, turn off oven and allow to cake to cool for 1 hour. Remove cake from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack at room temperature. Sprinkle remaining crumbs on top. Chill overnight. Dust with powdered sugar or top with berries right before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 381kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 131mg | 44% |
| Sodium | 264mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 142mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 930IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 91mg | 9% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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