Perfectly Smooth & Creamy New York Cheesecake

I’m sharing all the tips & tricks to make the perfect New York cheesecake; the smoothest and creamiest baked cheesecake I’ve ever had. Follow the very simple steps to make it at home!

📌 The ingredients to make cheesecake
[Crust]
• Graham crackers: 6.3 oz | 180 g, 12 rectangle sheets (1.5 US cups)
• Granulated sugar: 2 Tbsp
• Unsalted butter: 7 Tbsp (3.5 oz | 100 g)

• Additional unsalted butter to coat on a pan: Some

Pre-baking the crust (optional):
Bake (Preheated) it at 340 F | 171 C for about 7 - 8 mins.
* Let it cool completely before use.

[Cheesecake Filling]
• Cream cheese: 4 8-oz blocks (32 oz | 905 g)
• Granulated sugar: 8.8 oz | 250 g (1 1/4 US cups)
• Sour cream: 8.8 oz | 250 g (1 US cup)
• Heavy cream: 6.3 oz | 180 g (3/4 US cup)
• Cornstarch: 2 Tbsp ***Please level it off.
• Yolk: 3 yolks (about 1.8 oz | 50 g)
• Whole egg: 3 large eggs (about 5.8 oz | 165 g)
• Vanilla extract: 2 tsp
• Lemon juice: 2 tsp (Adjust it as you like!)

🔥 3 Steps to bake it:
1. Bake (Preheated) it with a water bath * at 340 F | 171 C for 30 mins
2. Turn it down to 310 F | 154 C and bake for another 65-75 minutes. **
3. Open the door to check if it’s done, turn off the heat, leave the door open about an inch, and wait for 30 minutes before taking it out from the oven.

* Water bath: Use hot water with lots of steams coming out. Avoid boiling water.
** Do not open the door until the very end!

Chill it in the fridge for about 6 hours before taking it out from a pan.

** For best results, measure ingredients with a scale. All recipes are designed with weighed ingredients using grams/ounces. Cup measurements are provided for your convenience. **

📖 Printable Recipe + Written Steps

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Oven bags (for a water bath)
The Pan I used today (for your reference!)

📌 Other classic desserts:
Creme Brulee
Lemon Pound Cake
Fresh Fruit Tart

📌 Other basic recipes:
Cream Cheese Frosting
Chocolate Sponge Cake
Eclairs

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[PastryLivingwithAya]

Thank you for watching! Finally, a classic baked cheesecake recipe❤ Which topping do you like with cheesecake? I'd like to share 3 - 4 topping recipes sometime!

[SandyWhams]

This is literally the perfect recipe. I’ve made it twice and it’s 10/10.

[HNSCAPMCA]

Hi I'm a 19-year-old girl from Iran.I recently made this cheesecake for my parents and they absolutely loved it.The texture was filling was so creamy and soft.Thank you for sharing this recipe with us

[candicejennings]

I made this cheesecake for the first time for a cheesecake loving but picky family.
Everyone absolutely loves it. It is the most creamy, amazing tasting cheesecake we have ever had. Thank you so much.

[rootedreliance]

Made this last week and there's literally nothing I could have done to make it better. The best cheesecake I've ever had, hands down!

[ShariQ]

I never made a Cheesecake before, so last year I tried your recipe for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit...I will be making it again this Thanksgiving...great recipe Thank you!

[oceanbelow]

Wow! This is the BEST cheesecake recipe. I love it SO much! I have also tried your lemon pound cake and it was perfect also. Literally better then juniors cheesecake too, because you get it fresh, right at home! I followed every step to the letter and turned out perfect. Its in the oven now, but the batter, just wow. Thank you again! Happy holidays everybody!

[Sabina-rkjv]

I made this yesterday. I’ve made a lot of New York cheesecakes in my time and let me tell you this is by far the best recipe I’ve tried. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+

[bellevel]

I decided to bake for the first time while in an eating disorder treatment center and I’m using THIS recipe, wish me luck! Thanks for the video!

[jazvenegas]

This is my second time making this recipe, absolute perfection!!!! Thanks for sharing🖤

[nhungcrosbie]

Thank you for sharing this recipe. Your cheese cake is looking wonderful! I can’t wait to try it out. You have beautiful Daughter.

[glowmecosmeticsteamtopcoa]

Baking now and the spatula tastes amazing! Can’t wait to try it and I’ll update with results soon
Thanks for sharing ❤

[sarnaseven]

Your baked goods always look so perfect, and well made, so clean and crisp! Hope I can be a better baker like yourself 😍 This cheesecake looks impeccable and delicious too! ❤

[Moonmun]

A smooth, light brown color of piece looks like full moon🌙 piece😄 wonderful, thanks🙏.

[alisax]

Beautiful looks delicious ! I'm going to go for cheese cake next month. I already can see this recipe is definitely a winner. Thanks for sharing your delicious recipe and I will definitely dress mine up with strawberries yummy ❤

[kinkinmyslinky]

I recently made a cheesecake and experimented with temperature. I cooked it low and slow at 300* and the texture was like mousse. It rose high and didn’t fall at all. It was pretty amazing.

[pixlecraft]

I have a 60 year old electric stove and to say it has quarks is an understatement. I'm about to try and bake this and hopefully the oven keeps the temperature right!!

[DeniseSamano]

I am trying another recipe tonight and came across yours and I must say I absolutely love your video! Thank you 🙏

[Dayzi]

I made this yesterday and it’s the best cheesecake i’ve ever tried. Please show us how to make the strawberry and blueberry sauces.

[lindaburrough]

Delicious cheesecake recipe. So indulgent & creamy. Ty for a clear & easy to follow video❤