5 from 24 votes
New York Cheesecake
New York Cheesecake features a graham cracker crust topped with a dense and creamy cream cheese filling enriched with sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Baked in a water bath, it develops a smooth texture and classic rich flavor, chilled overnight for optimal firmness.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
551 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Graham Cracker Crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs , 12 full crackers
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter melted, unsalted
Cheesecake
- 32 ounces cream cheese , softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 3/4 cup milk whole
- 4 large egg
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and wrap a 9 inch springform pan in a large piece of foil to protect from the water bath and a large pan of water you can set the springform pan in to bake.
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Graham Cracker Crust
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar and 6 tablespoons melted butter and press into the bottom of the springform pan and 1 inch up the sides.
Cheesecake
- In a stand mixer beat the cream cheese and sugar then add in the milk until combined.
- Add in the eggs one at a time until fully combined then add in the sour cream, vanilla and flour until combined before pouring into the springform pan.
- Pour filling into pan over the crust and spread evenly.
- Place the pan in the water bath and bake for 1 hour.
- Turn off the oven, open the door a couple inches to let the heat out gently and let cool for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven, discard the foil and refrigerate overnight before serving.
Notes
- Wrap the springform pan in foil to prevent water bath leaks during baking.
- Use a water bath to create a creamy, crack-free cheesecake texture.
- Cool the cheesecake slowly by leaving the oven door slightly open after baking.
- Chill the cheesecake overnight before serving to allow it to fully set.
Nutrition Information
Calories
551kcal
(28%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
38g
(58%)
Saturated Fat
21g
(105%)
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
355mg
(15%)
Potassium
190mg
(4%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
1415IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 551
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 551kcal | 28% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 38g | 58% |
| Saturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 355mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 190mg | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 1415IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.