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New york cheesecake

Classic New York Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup granulated sugar divided
  • 32 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sour cream room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour

Method
 

  1. Heat oven to 325F; wrap outside of 9-inch springform pan in two foil layers.
  2. Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar; firmly press into pan bottom and bake 10 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar completely smooth; add sour cream, vanilla, and flour.
  4. Add eggs individually on low just until combined; pour over cooled crust.
  5. Set in roasting dish; add hot water halfway up pan sides. Bake 70 to 75 minutes until center slightly jiggles.
  6. Turn oven off; crack door and rest inside an hour to prevent cracks.
  7. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight before slicing.

Notes

Run a knife around the edge while it's still warm so the cake can shrink without tearing.