Old-Fashioned New York-Style Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Old-Fashioned New York-Style Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs; 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar; 2 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 lemon, zest of; 1 orange, zest of; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 5 eggs; 2 egg yolks; 1/2 cup sour cream

Servings: persons

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 lemon, zest of
1 orange, zest of
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
5 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/2 cup sour cream

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2
Butter the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3
In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar and mix well.
4
Press onto bottom of springform pan and bake until golden, about 8 minutes. Set aside to cool.
5
When completely cooled, butter the sides of the pan.
6
Increase oven temperature to 500 degrees F.
7
In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine cream cheese, sugar, zests and vanilla and beat until light and creamy.
8
Add the flour, then the eggs and yolks 1 at a time, mixing well after each addition.
9
Add the sour cream and mix until smooth. Pour mixture into prepared pan and bake for 12 minutes.
10
Reduce oven temperature to 200 degrees F and bake for 1 hour more.
11
Transfer cake to a cooling rack and let cool completely. Refrigerate cake overnight before serving.
12
To serve, Slice with a knife dipped in hot water and wiped with a clean cloth, and serve.

1812

kcal

Calories

133

Fat

111

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 2 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar, 2 1/2 lbs cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Old-Fashioned New York-Style Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Old-Fashioned New York-Style Cheesecake

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