Description
Indulge in the luxurious experience of our Ultimate Tall and Creamy New York-Style Cheesecake. This recipe combines the classic elements of a traditional cheesecake with an elevated twist, delivering a rich, velvety texture that will delight your taste buds. Perfect for any occasion—from birthdays to holiday gatherings—this dessert is bound to impress your family and friends. With its smooth consistency and satisfying flavor profile, this cheesecake will transport you to dessert heaven, creating memories with every delectable bite.
Ingredients
- 32 ounces cream cheese (4 packages), room temperature
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups sour cream, room temperature
- 8 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 vanilla beans (or 1 ½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300º F (150º C).
- Prepare a 10-inch springform pan by wrapping it in aluminum foil and buttering the inside.
- In an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Gradually add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Incorporate sour cream, then mix in sugar, cornstarch, vanilla beans (or extract), and lemon juice until combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Place in a roasting pan filled halfway with boiling water.
- Bake for about 2 hours until lightly browned on top and just set in the center.
- Remove from the water bath and let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 140mg