New York Cheesecake

New York Cheesecake

American style New York Cheesecake

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

4 hours hrs

Total Time 5 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Servings: 8

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 420

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For Crust:

• 200 g digestive biscuits crushed
• 100 g melted butter
• 2 tbsp sugar

For Filling:

• 600 g cream cheese room temperature
• 200 g sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

• Springform pan (9-inch)
• Electric Mixer
• Mixing bowl
• Baking tray
• Spatula

Method

 

1. Prepare Crust: Mix crushed biscuits, butter, and sugar. Press into springform pan base. Bake at 170°C (340°F) for 10 minutes.
2. Make Filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one by one. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, flour, and lemon juice.
3. Bake: Pour mixture over crust. Place pan in a water bath and bake for 50–60 minutes until edges are set but center slightly jiggly.
4. Cool: Let it cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
5. Serve: Slice and serve chilled with fresh berries or caramel sauce.

Notes

💡Notes

Don’t overbake; slight jiggle means it’s perfectly creamy.

You can replace sour cream with Greek yogurt.

🧊Storage

Refrigerate up to 5 days. Wrap slices individually for freezing up to 1 month.

🍽️Nutrition (per slice)

Calories: 420 kcal

Protein: 8 g

Fat: 32 g

Carbohydrates: 28 g

Sugar: 24 g

Fiber: 0 g

📝Summary

The New York Cheesecake stands as an icon of American desserts — rich, smooth, and indulgently creamy. Its perfectly dense texture, buttery crust, and subtle tang make it a timeless favorite across the globe. Originating in the bustling diners of New York City, this dessert has become synonymous with elegance and comfort.

This recipe creates a flawless cheesecake with simple ingredients and a touch of technique. The combination of cream cheese, sour cream, and lemon juice brings balance to its richness, while the biscuit crust adds a satisfying crunch beneath each silky bite. Baked gently in a water bath, the texture turns out luxuriously smooth without cracks.

Ideal for special occasions or Sunday indulgence, the New York Cheesecake pairs beautifully with fresh berries, chocolate drizzle, or a dusting of powdered sugar. Each slice feels like a taste of pure decadence — creamy on the tongue and rich in flavor, yet surprisingly light.

Whether served at a dinner party or savored quietly with coffee, this classic dessert proves why American-style cheesecakes are loved worldwide — simple, elegant, and utterly irresistible.

New York Cheesecake