After obtaining standard spring form pan I decided to give this dessert a try. The basic New York Style Cheesecake is simple--only a handful of ingredients--and is delicious plain or with fruit or other toppings.
Here goes!
For the graham cracker crust:
1-2 tbsp of sugar
graham crackers, crushed (the number depends on how thick you like it)
butter, melted (the amount depends on how many grahams you use)
dash cinnamon
1. Coarsely crush the graham crackers and toss with sugar and cinnamon. Slowly add melted butter and work the mixture with your hands until it has reached the consistency of wet sand.
2. Press the mixture into the bottom of the spring form pan and gently even out. Then take the bottom of a glass or mug and press mixture down into the pan. It should be packed tight.
3. Place this in a 325 degree oven for 15 minutes and allow to cool completely.
For the Filling
4 8 oz packages cream cheese
3/4 cup sour cream
1 cup sugar
1 tsp vanilla
4 eggs
1. Allow cream cheese to come to room temperature. Place in a large bowl and beat until soft
2. Add sour cream and beat until mixed well
3. Add sugar and beat until mixed.
4. Wipe down the sides of the bowl and mix again
5. Add the eggs 1 at a time until just combined.
6. Add vanilla and mix one last time with the beater
Make your cake
1. Pour the mixture over the cooled graham cracker crust
2. Place in 325 degree oven for 50-55 minutes until just set. Allow to cool on wire rack then refrigerate for 5 hours.
3. Slice and enjoy!
Note: There are many variations for additives, cooking time, temperature, etc. Many recipes call for a water bath, others call for letting the cheesecake begin cooking in a cool oven. Some call for more eggs, or more yokes, some call for lemon zest, some call for flour. There is plenty of room for experimentation. As far as all of these go, in the future I Will probably add additional egg yokes, cook at a cooler temperature (I think my oven is too hot), but would not use a water bath. Good luck!
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