Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of the famous New York Italian-style cheesecake. This recipe combines a buttery graham cracker crust with a velvety smooth and tangy cheesecake filling. Perfect for any occasion, this dessert will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Enjoy a slice of creamy heaven with this authentic New York Italian-style cheesecake recipe.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- For the filling:
- - 32 ounces cream cheese, softened
- - 1 and 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- - 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- - 4 large eggs
- - 1 cup sour cream
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the flour and vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the sour cream until the filling is smooth and evenly combined.
- Pour the filling over the prepared crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and run a knife around the edges to loosen it from the pan.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Before serving, carefully remove the sides of the springform pan.
- Slice and serve the New York Italian-style cheesecake chilled.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
New York-style cheesecake is known for its rich and dense texture, thanks to the use of a high amount of cream cheese in the recipe.
The addition of sour cream in this recipe adds a tangy flavor and creamy consistency to the cheesecake.
The tradition of making Italian-style cheesecake was brought to New York City by Italian immigrants in the early 1900s.
This authentic New York Italian-style cheesecake recipe has been perfected over generations, ensuring a truly delicious and indulgent dessert.