4.9 from 108 votes
Perfect New York Cheesecake
There's nothing like a real New York Cheesecake, lovingly prepared, baked, and patiently cooled. So dense. So delicious. So perfect.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 16 slices
Calories: 301 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 16 Graham crackers
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract or 6-inch vanilla bean pod, scraped
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease the sides and bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with butter or shortening.
- Crush the graham crackers in a food processor or blender. Transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir in melted butter until the crumbs are all moistened and press into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer (or stand mixer) to whip together the cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
- Add in the eggs and sour cream, and beat on low until incorporated.
- Split the vanilla bean in half and scrape the seeds into the mixture, or add in vanilla extract. Add in flour and mix until incorporated and smooth. Pour mixture into the springform pan.
- Crumple up 3 sheets of aluminum foil into flat discs and place on a baking sheet. Place the springform pan on top of these discs to elevate the cake so it doesn't touch your baking sheet. Fill the baking sheet with a layer of ice, surrounding the springform pan.
- Bake in the center rack of the oven for 1 hour. Do not open the door. At the end of the hour, turn off the oven, keeping the door closed. Let the cheesecake slowly cool in the oven for 5 to 6 hours to prevent cracking. Remove and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Remove the springform pan ring before serving. Keep cold.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
64mg
(21%)
Sodium
533mg
(22%)
Potassium
222mg
(6%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
266IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
233mg
(23%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 64mg | 21% |
| Sodium | 533mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 266IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 233mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.