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New York Cheesecake

An easy-to-make creamy cheesecake with flower decorations
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 10
Calories 596 kcal

Equipment

  • (1) 9-inch springform pan
  • aluminum foil
  • a shallow baking pan for water

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
Cheesecake Ingredients
  • 2 pounds cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten and at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • fruits and flowers for decorating the cake

Instructions
 

Crust Instructions
  • In a mixing bowl, blend together crumbs, sugar, and butter.
  • In a greased springform pan, press the mixture onto the bottom to an even thickness.
  • Chill the crust for 5 to 10 minutes in the freezer.
Cheesecake Instructions
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Place a shallow pan filled with warm water on the bottom rack when you preheat the oven. This water will remain in the oven during cooking to help prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and cornstarch until smooth and light.
  • Beat in the eggs and vanilla, only until thoroughly mixed.
  • Stir in the sour cream until well blended.
  • Pour the cake mixture into the prepared crust. Rap the pan a few times on a counter to let air bubbles escape. Place on a cookie sheet to catch any butter leaks. Loosely lay a sheet of aluminum foil over the cake to prevent it from browning too much. Place the cheesecake on the middle rack above the waterbath.
  • Bake for 45 minutes. Then turn off the oven and slightly prop open the door to let the cake cool for 3 hours. Refrigerate.

Nutrition

Calories: 596kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 8gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 160mgSodium: 444mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 1626IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 129mgIron: 1mg
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