Description
Indulge in the decadent richness of a Tall and Creamy New York Cheesecake, a classic American dessert that is sure to impress. This baked cheesecake features a buttery graham cracker crust and a velvety smooth cream cheese filling, creating a luxurious treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling:
- 5 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 5 large eggs
- 2 large egg yolks
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C) and wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with foil.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake.
- Make the filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, and salt. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla. Mix in eggs and yolks.
- Bake: Pour batter into crust, place in a roasting pan with water, and bake at 325°F for 1 hour and 30 minutes.
- Cool and chill: Cool in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before slicing.
Notes
- This cheesecake is extra tall and rich.
- Use a water bath to prevent cracking.
- Slice with a hot knife for clean cuts.
- Serve plain or with toppings like fresh berries or chocolate drizzle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 175mg
