New York Cheesecake
Tall, dense and creamy New York cheesecake with a buttery graham crust, a hint of lemon and a smooth, crack-free top.
By Priya Hollis, Head of Shop & Product
Published June 30, 2025
- Prep
- 30 min
- Cook
- 1 hr 20 min
- Total
- 1 hr 50 min
- Servings
- 12
- Level
- Medium
A true New York cheesecake is all about the cream cheese: rich, tangy, dense enough to hold a clean edge, yet silky on the tongue. We add a little sour cream and heavy cream for smoothness and a spoonful of flour for structure, so every slice stands tall.
The secret to a flawless top is patience. Room-temperature ingredients mix without lumps, low speed keeps air out, and a gentle water bath followed by a slow cool in the oven prevents cracks.
Serve it plain and well chilled, or spoon over a quick strawberry or cherry sauce. Either way, this is the cheesecake worth clearing space in the fridge for.
- Dense, creamy and crack-free
- Gentle water bath method
- Make-ahead friendly
Ingredients
Directions
Heat the oven to 325 degrees F. Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan in two layers of heavy-duty foil and put a kettle of water on to boil.
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