The Best Cheesecake Recipe – Classic, Creamy & Foolproof
A rich, creamy New York–style cheesecake with a buttery graham crust. Foolproof and always impressive, perfect for any celebration.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 8 hours (including chilling)
- Yield: 12–14 slices 1x
Ingredients
Crust:
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1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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6 tbsp melted butter
Filling:
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32 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
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1 cup sugar
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1 cup sour cream
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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2 tbsp all-purpose flour
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4 large eggs
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and foil-wrap the base.
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Mix crust ingredients and press into pan. Bake 10 mins. Cool.
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Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, and flour. Mix in eggs one at a time.
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Pour into crust. Bake in water bath for 55–70 mins. Let cool in oven 1 hour.
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Chill in fridge for at least 6 hours. Top as desired before serving.
Notes
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Don’t overmix after adding eggs
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Chill fully before slicing
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Store up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months