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Ultimate Creamy New York Cheesecake Bliss Recipe

This Ultimate Creamy New York Cheesecake is rich, dense, and irresistibly smooth with a buttery graham cracker crust and velvety vanilla cream cheese filling. Perfect for celebrations or whenever you crave a classic bakery-style dessert at home. A fool proof recipe that delivers a crack-free, silky cheesecake every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Graham cracker crumbs 2 cups
  • Granulated sugar 1/4 cup
  • Unsalted butter melted 1/2 cup
  • Cream cheese softened 900g 32 oz
  • Granulated sugar 1 cup
  • Sour cream 1 cup
  • Heavy cream 1/3 cup
  • Large eggs 4
  • Vanilla extract 2 tsp
  • Lemon juice 1 tsp
  • Salt 1/4 tsp

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 160°C (320°F) and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and foil.
  2. Mix graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter then press firmly into pan base and slightly up sides.
  3. Bake crust for 10 minutes then cool slightly.
  4. Beat cream cheese until smooth and lump-free.
  5. Add sugar and beat until creamy and fluffy.
  6. Mix in sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt until silky.
  7. Add eggs one at a time on low speed just until blended.
  8. Pour filling over crust and smooth top.
  9. Place pan in water bath and bake 65–70 minutes until edges set and center slightly jiggly.
  10. Turn oven off, crack door, and cool cheesecake inside 1 hour.
  11. Chill at least 6 hours or overnight before slicing

Notes

Use full-fat cream cheese at room temperature for best texture.
Do not overmix after adding eggs to avoid cracks.
Water bath ensures gentle even baking and creamy interior.
Run a knife around edge after baking to prevent sticking cracks.
Chill overnight for clean slices and maximum flavour.
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