Description
A rich and dense baked cheesecake with a graham cracker crust, typical of New York style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Wrap the outside bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Reduce the oven temperature to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C).
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 1/2 cups sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and salt until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until each egg is incorporated. Mix in the sour cream until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Place the springform pan into a larger roasting pan. Carefully pour hot water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the sides of the springform pan (this creates a water bath).
- Bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until the edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven, prop the door open slightly, and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the water bath and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight, before serving.
Notes
- For easier removal, run a thin knife around the edge of the cooled cheesecake before releasing the springform side.
- If you skip the water bath, you risk cracks forming on the surface.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 75 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesecake, New York, graham cracker crust, baked dessert, cream cheese