NY Cheesecake Recipe

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: neufchâtel cheese

Ricotta is lower in fat and calories, while neufchâtel is a budget-friendly option.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is higher in protein and lower in fat, while plain yogurt is often less expensive.

Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

Prepare the graham cracker crust by mixing crushed crackers with melted butter and pressing into a springform pan.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.

Add sugar and mix until well combined.

Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in vanilla extract and sour cream until smooth.

Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 60 minutes, or until the center is set.

Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.

Remove from the oven and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Garnish with fruit or chocolate if desired.

Cooking Techniques

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