Creamy New York Cheesecake
This Tall and Creamy New York Cheesecake is the ultimate indulgence for dessert lovers. With its smooth, velvety texture, perfect sweetness, and subtle hints of vanilla and lemon, this classic cheesecake is a showstopper for any occasion. Made with simple ingredients and a foolproof method, it’s a bakery-quality dessert you can create right in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-65 minutes
- Total Time: 6.5-7.5 hours
- Yield: 10-12 slices
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 32 ounces cream cheese (4 packages), room temperature
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups sour cream, room temperature
- 8 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 vanilla beans (or 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth (3-5 minutes).
- Add sugar, cornstarch, and lemon juice. Mix until combined.
- Scrape seeds from vanilla beans (or add extract) and mix in.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until smooth. Avoid overmixing.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and tap to release air bubbles.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Remove from the pan, slice, and serve.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for a smooth texture.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent cracks.
- For extra flair, serve with whipped cream, fruit compote, or chocolate drizzle.
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