Cheesecakes
These creamy, rich desserts feature a smooth, velvety texture, a crunchy cookie crust, and a luscious cream cheese filling. Enjoy them plain or topped with fruit, chocolate, or caramel for an extra indulgent treat.
Get creative and customize your cheesecake with your favorite flavors. Your imagination is the only limit.
Here are some delicious recipes to inspire you:
New York Style Cheesecake
Equipment
- Electric mixer, mixing bowl, silicone spatula, 9” springform pan, stove, small pan, silicone spatula
Ingredients
- 910 grams (32 oz) Cream cheese - at room temperature
- 200 grams Sugar
- 170 grams Sour cream
- 1 Lime
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Vanilla extract
- 4 Medium Eggs
Crust:
- 200 grams Graham crackers* (see notes)
- 60 grams Brown sugar
- 125 grams Unsalted butter
Cream Topping* (optional)
- 225 grams Cream cheese
- 100 grams Icing sugar* (see notes)
- 225 grams Heavy cream
Jam, fruits and mint leaves
Makes: 9inch round
Instructions
- Bring all ingredients to room temperature – This is essential for a smooth and creamy texture.
- Prepare the crust: Crush the cookies with the sugar until finely ground using a food processor, blender, or a Ziploc bag and rolling pin. Transfer to a bowl, add the melted butter, and mix well. Press the mixture firmly into the pan to form a compact crust.
- Make the filling: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, salt, lemon zest and juice, and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time and mix until fully combined and smooth.💡 Important: Do not overmix to avoid incorporating air.
- Bake: Pour the filling into the center of the crust and place it in a preheated oven at 155°C (300°F). Bake until the center has a slight jiggle when gently shaken—about 1 hour. How to Check for the Perfect Cheesecake Doneness 🍰✨Gently give the cheesecake a little wiggle—if the center jiggles like gelatin while the edges stay set, it’s perfectly baked!
- Cool at room temperature: Once baked, remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 3 hours. ✅ Let it cool gradually for the best texture.
- Refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours: Once the cheesecake is no longer warm, transfer it to the refrigerator to chill completely.
- Prepare the cream topping: In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add the heavy cream and continue beating until it reaches a stiff whipped cream consistency. Pipe the cream onto the chilled cheesecake to create a border. Fill the center with jam and garnish with fresh fruit. Keep refrigerated until serving.
- Enjoy your delicious homemade cheesecake! 🍓✨⚠️ IMPORTANT: Cheesecake must be chilled overnight or for at least 6 hours before serving to achieve the best texture and flavor.
Notes
*Graham crackers can be substituted with digestive biscuits or María cookies.
*Cream topping: Classic New York-style cheesecake doesn’t usually have a cream topping—but at Happy Baking & Cooking, we love adding that special touch that makes a recipe stand out. A swirl of our light and creamy topping brings elegance, style, and just the right amount of indulgence.
Our signature cream topping adds a refined touch, making your cheesecake look as good as it tastes. Because homemade should always feel extraordinary—effortlessly gourmet, yet made with love! 🍰✨
*Icing sugar can be replaced with regular sugar in the cream topping.
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