The Ultimate Philadelphia New York Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups HONEY MAID Graham Cracker Crumbs
• 0.25 cup butter, melted
• 5 (250 g) packages PHILADELPHIA Brick Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 eggs eggs
• 1 (19 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. (If you're using a dark, nonstick 9-inch springform pan, reduce the oven temperature to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).)
2. Bake the crust in the preheated oven for approximately 10 minutes. Then, remove it from the oven, but leave the oven on for the next step.
3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat together the cream cheese, sugar, flour, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Gently mix in the sour cream until it's fully incorporated. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition, just until blended. Pour the creamy batter evenly over the prepared crust.
4. Bake in the preheated oven until the center of the cheesecake is almost set, which should take about 70 minutes. Once done, remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely. Then, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to fully set.
5. Once the cheesecake is thoroughly chilled, carefully run a small knife around the inner edge of the springform pan to loosen any parts that might be sticking. Unbuckle the pan and gently remove the sides while the cheesecake is still very cold. Before serving, generously top the cheesecake with your favorite cherry pie filling. Store any leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator to maintain its freshness.

Nutrition

• Calories: 424 kcal
• Fat Content: 31 g
• Fiber Content: 0 g
• Sugar Content: 14 g
• Sodium Content: 408 mg
• Protein Content: 8 g
• Cholesterol Content: 149 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 34 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 17 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g