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Classic New York cheesecake on a plate

Classic New York-Style Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tbsp butter melted
  • 32 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1.25 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 0.66 cup sour cream
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp flour

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325F. Mix graham crumbs and melted butter, press into springform pan, and bake 10 minutes.
  2. Beat cream cheese and sugar smooth, then beat in flour.
  3. Add eggs individually on low, then mix in sour cream and vanilla just until combined.
  4. Pour over crust; bake 60-70 minutes until edges set and center jiggles slightly.
  5. Turn oven off; cool cheesecake inside with door cracked 1 hour.
  6. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight before slicing.

Notes

A water bath helps prevent cracks, but the slow oven cool-down works almost as well.