Classic New York Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.33 cup butter, melted
• 0.25 cup white sugar
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup white sugar
• 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1 pint sour cream
• 0.5 cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for baking.
2. Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl until moistened. Press into a 9-inch springform pan, covering the bottom and sides. Set aside.
3. Make the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Mix in eggs, vanilla extract, and cream of tartar. Pour the mixture over the prepared crust.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until the center is just set. Let it cool slightly on the counter for about 5 minutes.
5. Prepare the sour cream topping while the cheesecake cools: In a medium bowl, combine sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Carefully pour the sour cream topping evenly over the cheesecake, starting from the edges and moving towards the center.
7. Return the cheesecake to the oven for about 5 minutes, or until the topping is set. Let cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 509 kcal
• Fat Content: 35 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 33 g
• Sodium Content: 310 mg
• Protein Content: 8 g
• Cholesterol Content: 154 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 41 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 21 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g