Perfect New York Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Perfect New York Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cake; 1 lb cream cheese, room temp; 1 lb reduced-fat cream cheese, room temp; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3/4 cup milk (can use half and half or cream wonderfully too!); 4 eggs, room temp; 1 cup sour cream (daisy full fat is best here); 1 tablespoon vanilla; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; crust; 1 3/4 cups graham crackers, crushed; 6 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/3 cup sugar

Servings: persons

cake
1 lb cream cheese, room temp
1 lb reduced-fat cream cheese, room temp
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup milk (can use half and half or cream wonderfully too!)
4 eggs, room temp
1 cup sour cream (daisy full fat is best here)
1 tablespoon vanilla
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon cornstarch
crust
1 3/4 cups graham crackers, crushed
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/3 cup sugar

1
mix crust ingredients and press into a 9 or 10 in springform pan.
2
grease sides of pan with melted butter- this is important!
3
preheat oven to 325 with a baking dish of water on the bottom rack (move to lowest position) and move upper rack to second highest position.
4
beat cream cheese, adding sugar at medium low speed. scrape sides as needed (if you have a mixer with paddle attachment, use it!) until smooth.
5
on low speed add milk until combined.
6
add eggs one at a time until combined.
7
add lemon, vanilla and sour cream.
8
sift in flour and cornstarch, mix just until combined (still on low).
9
pour into crust.
10
bake on higher rack- DON'T open oven before one hour ever!
11
check on it at 1 hour 5 minutes, if it's set outside but jiggles, not liquid, but definitely shakes) inside, it's done. it usually will need 1 hour 15 minutes at least. the edges should be just turning golden.
12
TURN OFF oven leave door closed, no more peeking for at least one hour, preferably 3.
13
refrigerate overnight for best taste.

1806

kcal

Calories

128

Fat

122

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cake, 1 lb cream cheese, room temp, 1 lb reduced-fat cream cheese, room temp, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Perfect New York 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Perfect New York Cheesecake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions