Samantha Nicole The classics are necessary to help us remember just how good things can be. Classic New York Cheesecake is the president of the classic club, and if you haven’t tried a slice of this already, we know it will be a fast favorite. Creamy, dreamy, and easy – all these “y”-ending words will entice you to make this famous, first-rate dessert. You don’t have to take a trip to the Empire State to try a slice of this Classic New York Cheesecake! Get one in your oven today!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 15 graham crackers, crushed
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
For the cheesecake filling:
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 3/4 cup milk
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2 –Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
Step 3 –In a medium bowl, add the graham cracker crumbs and the melted butter and stir until it is well-combined.
Step 4 –Evenly press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan. Set it aside.
Step 5 –In the large bowl of a stand mixer, add the cream cheese, the white sugar, and the milk and beat until it is smooth.
Step 6 –With the mixer running, add the eggs to the cream cheese mixture, 1 at a time, and mix until they are just combined.
Step 7 –Add the sour cream, the flour, and the vanilla extract to the cheesecake filling mixture and mix until it is smooth.
Step 8 –Evenly pour the cheesecake filling into the crust and bake, about 1 hour.
Step 9 –Turn off the oven heat and let the cheesecake cool, keeping the oven door closed to prevent cracking, about 5-6 hours.
Step 10 –Slice and serve.
