The Best New York Cheesecake Recipe – Creamy & Rich!
New York Cheesecake is the ultimate creamy, velvety dessert that melts in your mouth with every bite! With its buttery biscuit crust and rich, tangy cheesecake filling, this classic treat is a true showstopper.
This foolproof recipe gives you a smooth, dense texture with just the right balance of sweetness and slight tang from sour cream and lemon juice.
Baked gently in a water bath, it comes out perfectly every time! Whether for a special occasion or a personal indulgence, this cheesecake is a must-try.
Let’s get started! 😍
New York Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 100g (1 cup) biscuits, crushed
- 45g (3 tbsp) melted butter
Cheesecake Filling:
- 280g (10 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 12g (1 tbsp) cornstarch
- 75g (⅓ cup) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 140g (½ cup) sour cream
- 110g (½ cup) heavy cream
- 10ml (2 tsp) lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Topping:
- 120g (1 cup) strawberries, chopped
- 5ml (1 tsp) lemon juice
- 30g (2 tbsp) sugar
Instructions:
Step 1: Prepare the Crust
- Preheat the oven to 160°C (320°F).
- Crush the biscuits into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Batter
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add cornstarch and sugar, mixing well.
- Stir in the egg and egg yolk one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
- Add sour cream, heavy cream, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, stirring until smooth.
Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust, smoothing the top.
- Wrap the pan with foil and place it in a larger baking dish. Fill the dish with hot water (water bath method) to prevent cracks.
- Bake at 160°C (320°F) for 65 minutes, then turn off the oven and let the cake sit inside for 1 hour.
Step 4: Chill & Prepare the Topping
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 5 hours (or overnight) to set.
- Meanwhile, cook strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar over low heat for 12 minutes until thick and syrupy. Let cool.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy!
- Once chilled, remove the cheesecake from the pan and top with the strawberry sauce.
- Slice and enjoy this ultra-creamy, rich New York Cheesecake! 🍓🍰
This cheesecake is irresistibly smooth, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet.
Perfect for any dessert lover! Let me know if you try it! ❤️😊
