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New York Style Cheesecake

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Servings: 1 - 9 inch cheesecake (12 slices per cheesecake)
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

  • Electric mixer, mixing bowl, silicone spatula,  9” springform pan, stove, small pan, silicone spatula

Method
 

  1. Bring all ingredients to room temperature – This is essential for a smooth and creamy texture.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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!
  5. 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.
  6. Refrigerate overnight or for at least 6 hours: Once the cheesecake is no longer warm, transfer it to the refrigerator to chill completely.
  7. 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.
  8. 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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