Dessert
New York Cheesecake
90 min 12 servings 420 kcalMedium
True NYC cheesecake is dense and tangy from cream cheese. Bake in water bath to prevent cracking. Cool slowly — quick temperature changes cause sinking. Ages well: better the next day.
Nutrition Per Serving
420
kcal · Calories
7
g · Protein
38
g · Carbs
28
g · Fat
Steps
- 1
Press crust into 9-inch springform pan, bake 175°C 10 min.
≈ 10 min - 2
Beat cream cheese smooth, add sugar gradually.
≈ 5 min - 3
Add eggs one at a time, then sour cream + vanilla + zest. Don't overbeat.
≈ 5 min - 4
Pour over crust. Wrap pan in foil; place in larger pan with hot water (water bath).
≈ 3 min - 5
Bake at 160°C for 60-70 min, center jiggles slightly.
≈ 70 min - 6
Turn off oven, crack door, leave inside 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 6 hours.
≈ 360 min - 7
Slice with hot knife.
≈ 1 min
Dietitian Note
Indulgent dessert. Higher protein than most desserts due to cream cheese. Reduced-fat cream cheese works (slight texture change).