New York Cheesecake

Dense, creamy, classic

Prep: Cook: Serves: 12

Ingredients

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  • Crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 6 tbsp butter melted, 2 tbsp sugar
  • Filling: 32 oz cream cheese softened, 1 cup sugar, 1 tbsp vanilla, ¼ tsp salt, 4 eggs, ⅔ cup sour cream

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Wrap springform pan with foil.
  2. Mix crust ingredients. Press into pan bottom and 1 inch up sides.
  3. Bake crust . Cool.
  4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and salt.
  5. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream.
  6. Pour into crust. Place in roasting pan, add hot water halfway up sides.
  7. Bake until edges set and center jiggles slightly, .
  8. Turn off oven, crack door, cool 1 hour in oven.
  9. Refrigerate overnight.

Notes

  • Room temp cream cheese prevents lumps.
  • Water bath prevents cracking.
  • Must chill overnight.

Serious Eats / Stella Parks (BraveTart tested)