The Best New York-Style Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 18 graham crackers, crushed
• 3 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup sour cream
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1.5 cups white sugar
• 0.67 cup milk
• 4 eggs eggs
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan to prevent sticking.
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl, mixing until evenly moistened. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom and about 1/2 inch up the sides of your springform pan to create the crust.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream, flour, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set this mixture aside for later.
4. In a large bowl, stir cream cheese and sugar together with a wooden spoon until well combined, about 3 to 5 minutes. Add milk and whisk until just combined, then whisk in eggs one at a time, stirring well after each addition. Finally, stir in lemon zest, orange zest, and the sour cream mixture; whisk until everything is just incorporated.
5. Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared springform pan, ensuring it's evenly distributed.
6. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are nicely puffed and the surface of the cheesecake is firm, except for a small, slightly jiggly spot in the center. This usually takes about 1 hour.
7. Once the cheesecake is done, turn off the oven and allow it to cool inside for 3 to 4 hours. This gradual cooling process prevents cracks from forming on the top of your cheesecake.
8. Slice, serve, and savor every bite of your homemade New York-style cheesecake!

Nutrition

• Calories: 556 kcal
• Fat Content: 37 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 33 g
• Sodium Content: 408 mg
• Protein Content: 11 g
• Cholesterol Content: 161 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 47 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 22 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g