Description
A creamy, rich cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust that is a family favorite and crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan, spreading it evenly. Bake for 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix until fully combined.
- Incorporate sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla extract, blending until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently. Finish with lemon juice.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Place the springform pan in a larger baking dish, fill with hot water halfway to create a water bath.
- Bake for 1 hour until the edges are set but the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door ajar for 1 hour. Remove and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or ideally overnight.
- Before serving, let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Garnish with fresh fruit or chocolate if desired.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth batter. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: cheesecake, dessert, New York style, creamy, rich, family favorite