Classic New York Cheesecake Recipe
Let’s make a Classic New York Cheesecake together! It’s creamy, delicious, and super fun to make. Here’s how we do it:
Ingredients:
- For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs (that’s like tiny pieces of cookies!)
- ½ cup of melted butter (that’s the yummy stuff that makes it rich!)
- ¼ cup of sugar (to make it sweet!)
- For the filling:
- 4 packages (8 oz each) of cream cheese (that’s the main part that makes it creamy!)
- 1 cup of sugar (more sweetness!)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (that’s the yummy flavor!)
- 4 large eggs (these help hold everything together!)
- 1 cup of sour cream (this makes it super creamy and tangy!)
Instructions:
1. Make the crust:
- First, we need to mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a big bowl.
- Then, we take a 9-inch round cake pan and press the mixture into the bottom. This will be our crust!
- Let’s bake it in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 10 minutes. Then, let it cool.
2. Make the filling:
- In another big bowl, we’ll mix the cream cheese until it’s smooth. You can use a mixer or a big spoon!
- Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and mix it all together.
- Now, let’s add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one.
- Finally, stir in the sour cream until everything is nice and smooth.
3. Combine and bake:
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust in the cake pan.
- Bake it in the oven at 325°F (160°C) for about 1 hour. It should be set but still a little jiggly in the middle.
4. Cool and chill:
- After baking, turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for about an hour.
- Then, put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to chill. This makes it super yummy!
5. Serve:
- When you’re ready to eat, you can slice it up and enjoy it plain or with some fruit on top!
Serving Size:
- This recipe makes about 12 slices.
Nutritional Values (per slice):
- Calories: Approximately 350
- Protein: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fat: 24g
- Sugar: 18g
Estimated Cooking Time:
- Total time: About 5 hours (including cooling and chilling time)
And there you go! You’ve made a delicious Classic New York Cheesecake! Enjoy your yummy treat!
