New York Style Cheesecake Recipe
Description:
Indulge in the divine taste of the best cheesecake you’ll ever savor, straight from the kitchens of New York! This iconic dessert, originating from a recipe discovered in The Daily Pilot Newspaper on December 15, 1982, in Fountain Valley, California, is well worth the time and effort put into making it. Prepare to be enchanted by its rich, creamy texture and irresistible flavor that’s bound to earn you rave reviews!
Cook Time: 1 hour
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 40 minutes
Recipe Category: Cheesecake
Keywords: Dessert, Weeknight, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 7203.7
- Fat: 502g
- Saturated Fat: 304.3g
- Cholesterol: 3074.8mg
- Sodium: 4082.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 550g
- Fiber: 4g
- Sugar: 405.9g
- Protein: 141.4g
Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- Peel of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Peel of 3 lemons
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 eggs
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup sour cream (for topping)
- Additional sugar (for topping)
Instructions:
Part 1:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, and the peel of 1 lemon.
- Mix in the butter, egg yolk, and vanilla extract with a fork until a dough forms.
- Press 1 cup of the dough mixture onto the bottom of a 9×13-inch springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until lightly golden.
- Allow the crust to cool slightly, then press the remaining dough mixture up the sides of the pan.
Part 2:
- Lower the oven temperature to 500°F (260°C).
- In a mixer bowl, beat together the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, 1/4 cup of flour, lemon peel, and vanilla extract on medium-high speed until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Blend in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared springform pan over the crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes at 500°F (260°C).
- Reduce the oven temperature to 250°F (120°C) and continue baking for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the sour cream and additional sugar.
- Spread the sour cream mixture evenly over the cooled cheesecake.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow it to set and flavors to meld.
- Slice and serve your delectable New York Style Cheesecake, and prepare to delight your taste buds with every creamy bite!
This New York Style Cheesecake is a true dessert masterpiece, perfect for any occasion or simply as a sweet indulgence to savor on a weeknight. Enjoy the creamy richness and irresistible flavor that will make this cheesecake a favorite in your recipe collection! 🍰🎉
