Description
Creamy New York-style cheesecake delivers pure dessert bliss with its silky texture and rich cream cheese base. Rich graham cracker crust and smooth filling combine to create a luxurious slice that will transport you straight to dessert paradise.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheesecake Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 3 packages (8 ounces/226 grams each) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
Crust Ingredients:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 oven-safe turkey bag
Instructions
- Transform graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor, creating a uniform texture for the crust foundation.
- Blend cracker particles with aromatic brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and silky melted butter until the mixture coheres into a sandy consistency.
- Compact the crumb mixture into the bottom of a springform pan, pressing firmly to create an even, solid base.
- Gently toast the crust in a preheated oven until it achieves a golden, fragrant appearance, then allow to cool completely.
- Reduce oven temperature for the delicate cheesecake preparation, creating an optimal baking environment.
- Unwrap cream cheese and whip until luxuriously smooth, eliminating any potential lumps or inconsistencies.
- Incorporate sugar and vanilla extract, blending until the mixture becomes creamy and well-integrated.
- Introduce eggs individually, gently folding each one into the batter, ensuring complete incorporation and a silky texture.
- Encase the springform pan in a protective water bath to guarantee even heat distribution and prevent surface cracking.
- Delicately pour the velvety cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust, maintaining a gentle technique.
- Bake until the cheesecake center sets with a subtle jiggle, indicating perfect custard-like consistency.
- After baking, allow the cheesecake to rest in the oven with the door slightly ajar, facilitating a gradual temperature transition.
- Refrigerate overnight, permitting the cheesecake to firm and develop its rich, decadent flavor profile.
Notes
- Springform pans create perfect smooth-sided cheesecakes without disrupting delicate edges during removal.
- Water bath technique prevents harsh temperature changes, ensuring creamy texture without unsightly surface cracks.
- Room temperature ingredients blend seamlessly, producing ultra-silky smooth cheesecake with no lumpy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg