New York Style Cheesecake

3.75 from 4 votes

New York Style Cheesecake

New York style cheesecake is a decadent, rich dessert everyone loves. This recipe creates a luscious, creamy filling sitting perfectly on top of a graham cracker crust for a taste of the Big Apple classic right at home!

Prep Time30

Cook Time1 30

Total Time2

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 190kcal

Author: Meaghan @ 4 Sons R Us

Ingredients

For The Graham Cracker Crust

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
5 tbsp butter melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar

For The Cheesecake

2 8 oz pkgs Philadelphia cream cheese softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs added 1 at a time
1 pint fat free sour cream

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Instructions

To Make The Crust

Add all of the ingredients to the bowl of a full size food processor.
Mix them together until the mixture's evenly combined.
Spray the bottom of a 9" springform pan lightly with cooking spray.
Transfer the crumb mixture to the prepared pan, and spread out evenly across the bottom of the pan and slightly up the sides. Use the back of a spatula to press it down, into a firmly packed even layer.
Bake the crust at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes.
Remove the crust from the oven, and set aside to cool completely before proceeding with the rest of the recipe.

To Make The Cheesecake

Add the cream cheese & sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer. Whip together until the mixture's smooth.
Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
Stir in the vanilla & sour cream until completely incorporated.
Pour the mixture into the pan out over the prepared crust.
Using the back of a spatula, scrape the bowl clean and then spread the cheesecake filling out evenly.
Bake at 325° for 30 minutes. Turn OFF the oven, but DO NOT open the door. Let the cheesecake continue to sit undisturbed in the oven for 1 hour.
Remove the cooked cheesecake from the oven, and let it cool completely.
You can serve as is, or top as desired before serving.
Slice & enjoy!

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