Description
Learn how to make a rich, creamy, and tangy New York cheesecake. This easy recipe guides you through creating a classic dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Pinch of salt
- Graham cracker crust (pre-made or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add the egg and beat until just combined.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, sour cream, lemon juice, and salt until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling over the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother cheesecake, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the egg to prevent cracking.
- Cooling the cheesecake gradually in the oven helps prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 70mg