New York Cheesecake Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

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 350°F (180°C).

Prepare a 9-inch (23 cm) springform pan by buttering the inside with melted butter.

Place the springform pan on a baking sheet to catch any leaks during baking.

Crush 13 digestive biscuits in a food processor until finely ground.

Mix the crushed biscuits with 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1/2 cup of melted butter until moistened.

Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom and up the sides of the springform pan, about 1 inch (2.5 cm) high.

Chill the crust in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.

In a large bowl, combine 4 packages of cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar, mixing on medium-low speed until smooth.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest and 3 tablespoons of flour to the cream cheese mixture and mix until combined.

Incorporate 1 teaspoon of vanilla bean paste into the mixture and continue mixing until creamy and smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

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