Description
Indulge in the rich and velvety delight of the Ultimate Tall and Creamy New York-Style Cheesecake. This luxurious dessert is perfect for any celebration or cozy gathering, offering a classic taste that never goes out of style. With its smooth texture and dense flavor, this cheesecake feels like a warm embrace in every bite. Whether you enjoy it plain or topped with fresh berries and whipped cream, it’s guaranteed to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 32 ounces cream cheese, 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 the oven to 300°F (150°C). Prepare a 10-inch springform pan by wrapping it in aluminum foil and greasing with butter.
- In an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Incorporate sour cream, followed by sugar, cornstarch, vanilla beans/extract, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and place it in a roasting pan filled halfway with boiling water.
- Bake for about 2 hours or until lightly browned on top and set in the center.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg