new york style cheesecake

Ingredients new york style cheesecake

Cheesecake
2 1/2 lb cream cheese
1 2/3 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tbsp cornstarch
3/4 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp lemon juice

how to make new york style cheesecake

Graham Cracker Crust:

Mix 1 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs, 3 Tablespoons sugar and 4 Tablespoons melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9 inch spring form pan. Bake 10 minutes at 350°F. Remove from oven and let cool.

Cheesecake:

Preheat oven to 450°F

Have all ingredients at room temperature.

Mix cream cheese and sugar together until fluffy

And vanilla, lemon zest, lemon juice and cornstarch until well mixed

Add one egg at a time until well blended

Add sour cream a half cup at a time and mix well

Pour into springform pan with graham cracker crust

Bake in preheated oven at 450°F for 10 minutes then decrease heat to 300°F and bake for 50 minutes or until center is firm to the touch

At the end of cooking time, prop open oven door and cool in oven for two and a half to 3 hours

When cool, loosen sides of cheesecake from pan with butter knife and remove sides of pan. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours before serving

Garnish with your favorite topping