Creamy 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.

Crush graham crackers in a Ziploc bag until they resemble panko breadcrumbs.

Melt butter on the stovetop.

Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.

Press the graham cracker mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, covering the bottom and slightly up the sides.

In a stainless steel bowl, combine cream cheese and sugar, breaking them apart with a spatula.

Transfer the cream cheese mixture to a blender or food processor.

Add heavy cream, sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, and vanilla bean paste to the blender.

Blend the mixture for about 45 seconds to a minute until smooth and fluffy.

Cooking Techniques

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