New York Cheesecake 🍰 No Water Bath, So Creamy & Easy!

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.

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.

Whisk the eggs separately until combined.

In a mixing bowl, briefly whisk the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, being careful not to over mix.

Add sugar to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.

Slowly add the whisked eggs to the mixture, folding gently to combine without incorporating too much air.

Stir in vanilla extract and mix briefly until smooth.

Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared graham cracker crust.

Bake in the oven at 265°F (130°C) for about 60 minutes, or until the edges look set and the center wobbles like soft jell-o.

Optional: Prepare a sour cream topping by mixing sour cream with a bit of sugar and vanilla, then spread it over the cheesecake.

Return the cheesecake to the oven for a few more minutes to set the sour cream topping.

Let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator.

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