This is one of the most classic New York-style cheesecake recipes out there that you can find.
It’s crustless and so easy to put together.
You can even include your kids in the preparation time, and that will take no more than 10 minutes because you are mixing the ingredients in a single bowl until fully combined and a smooth mixture develops.
If you love a creamy, smooth, and decadent dessert, then you should give this recipe a try.
It’s a scrumptious combination that will leave your guests speechless.
Why you’ll love the recipe:
The classic New York Cheesecake never gets old. The texture, sweetness, and creaminess will always leave you speechless.
How to serve it:
Serve a slice of this cheesecake well chilled with a scoop of ice cream or cherry compote.
Ingredients:
- Cream cheese softened
- Butter softened
- Sour cream
- Eggs
- Cornstarch
- Sugar
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- Lemon zest
- Vanilla extract
How to make New York Cheesecake:
Step 1. First, preheat your oven to 300 F or 150 C degrees.
Step 2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
Step 3. Then stir in the sour cream and eggs.
Step 4. Fold in the cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
Step 5. Mix until combined and transfer the filling into a well-greased 9-inch springform pan.
Step 6. Bake for about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Step 7. Serve and enjoy when well chilled. Enjoy.
If you love cheesecake’s classic and elegant taste, you will love this New York-style recipe that will leave your guests speechless. Use good quality cream cheese for extra flavor, better smoothness, and an incredible presentation.
New York Cheesecake
Ingredients
- 4 Packages of Cream cheese softened
- 8 tbsp. Butter softened
- 2 cups Sour cream
- 5 Large eggs
- 2 Tbsp. Cornstarch
- 1 ⅔ cup Sugar
- Squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Lemon zest
- 2 tsp. Vanilla extract
Instructions
- First, preheat your oven to 300 F or 150 C degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Then stir in the sour cream and eggs.
- Fold in the cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice, zest and vanilla extract.
- Mix until combined and transfer the filling into a well-greased 9-inch springform pan.
- Bake for about 2 hours and 15 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy when well chilled. Enjoy.
Can you make it ahead?
Yes, you can make this dessert up to 2 days in advance. You will give enough time to chill and set well in the fridge.
Storage instructions
Store in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Serve cold and with a scoop of ice cream. You can sprinkle some ground graham crackers too.
Variations and substitutes
If you make any other changes to this recipe, it won’t be the classic old New York Cheesecake. You can make a summer version by adding a glaze before serving.
