Creamy Dream: My Legendary New York Style Cheesecake Recipe
A rich and creamy New York-style cheesecake perfect for holidays and birthdays. It features a buttery graham cracker crust and a smooth, dense filling.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 70 mins
- Total Time: 5 hrs 30 mins (includes chilling)
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 1/4 cups sugar, then vanilla.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until blended.
- Stir in sour cream and heavy cream. Pour over crust.
- Bake for 60–70 minutes or until center is set. Cool in oven with door slightly open.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Use room-temperature ingredients for smoother batter.
- Do not overmix to prevent cracking.
- Line the pan with parchment for easy removal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 165mg