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New York Cheesecake

Authentic New York cheesecake and I should know…I hail from Brooklyn, NY
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: cakes, desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheesecake recipe, new york, new york cheesecake
Servings: 12
Calories: 212kcal

Ingredients

  • 2-8 oz packages cream cheese do not use non-fat*
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional
  • 3 large eggs or 6 egg yolks**
  • 3 tbs. freshly-squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups sour cream do not use non-fat*

Instructions

  • Have all ingredients at room temperature. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare an 8-inch springform pan as follows: line the base with parchment to fit. Wrap the entire pan in a double thickness of heavy-duty aluminum foil. Spray entire inside of pan with non-stick spray.
  • Beat cream cheese, sugar & cornstarch (if using) using wire whisk attachment of mixer. Blend well, scrape down sides and beat well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add lemon juice and vanilla; blend well. Add sour cream and stir to blend. Scrape down sides and beat well.
  • Set prepared springform pan in a large roasting pan. Pour batter into pan. Set pan in oven and fill roasting pan with 1-inch of very hot water. Bake for 45 min. Do not remove cake from the oven. Turn off oven and let cheesecake sit in the oven for one hour. Remove cake from oven and cool to room temperature. Unmold on serving plate. Top with desired topping.
  • *Non-fat products will not result in anything that remotely resembles a cheesecake. It will turn out as a clotted MESS. I know; I tried it. You can probably use reduced fat products, but it probably won't taste the same. My credo is "always eat the real thing, just eat less."
  • **Using egg yolks will result in a richer, firmer cheesecake. If you use yolks, do not use the cornstarch as cake will not seep.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 212kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 76mg | Sodium: 77mg | Potassium: 107mg | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 481IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 1mg