Description
Rich New York-style cheesecake delivers creamy perfection with graham cracker crust and silky cream cheese filling. Dessert enthusiasts will savor each elegant slice of this timeless American classic.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 packages (8 oz/226 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 1 oven-safe turkey bag
Instructions
- Crust Preparation: Pulverize graham crackers into fine crumbs using a food processor, then combine with brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand.
- Crust Formation: Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan, creating an even, compact foundation, then lightly toast in the oven until golden and aromatic.
- Cheesecake Base: Whip cream cheese until ultra-smooth, gradually blending in sugar and vanilla extract to create a luxurious, lump-free batter.
- Batter Integration: Gently fold eggs into the cream cheese mixture one at a time, ensuring a silky, homogeneous texture without overmixing.
- Baking Technique: Wrap the springform pan in aluminum foil, place in a water bath, and pour the velvety batter over the prepared crust with a delicate touch.
- Oven Strategy: Bake at a precise temperature, allowing the cheesecake to develop a perfectly set center with a subtle wobble, then turn off the oven and leave the door slightly open for a gradual cooling process.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the cheesecake overnight, allowing it to firm completely and develop a rich, decadent flavor profile that promises a sublime dessert experience.
Notes
- Crush Crackers Carefully: Use a food processor for uniform, fine graham cracker crumbs to ensure a smooth, consistent crust foundation.
- Bind Crust Perfectly: Mix cracker crumbs with melted butter and brown sugar until the mixture holds together like damp sand, preventing crumbling during serving.
- Press Firmly and Evenly: Apply steady, even pressure when forming the crust to create a compact, stable base that won’t fall apart when slicing.
- Prevent Cheesecake Cracks: Use a water bath and gradual cooling technique to minimize surface cracking and maintain a silky, creamy texture throughout baking.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70-80 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg