new york style cheesecake
Another one of my favorite things to make; instead of using vanilla extract, you can substitute lemon extract for a more lemony flavor! As you can also see from the picture, I like to top it with whipped cream, cherry pie filling and chocolate syrup.
prep time
30 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
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yield
about 6 to 8 servings.
Ingredients
- 2 cups finely crushed graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted
- 5 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 5 - eggs
- 2 - egg yolks
- 1/3 cup whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
How To Make new york style cheesecake
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Step 1Preheat oven to 325 F.
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Step 2For the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter or margarine; stir until well combined; press onto bottom and 2 1/2 inches up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Step 3For the filling: Mix cream cheese, sugar, flour and vanilla; beat with electric mixer until fluffy; add eggs and egg yolks, beating on low speed just until combined; stir in whipping cream and lemon peel; pour into pan.
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Step 4Place pan in a shallow baking pan in oven; bake for about 1 1/2 hours or until center appears nearly set when shaken.
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Step 5Cool 15 minutes; loosen crust from sides of pan; cool 30 minutes more; remove sides of pan; cool completely.
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Step 6Chill 4 to 24 hours in refrigerator.
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