The Best New York-Style Cheesecake

Rich and creamy, this classic New York-Style Cheesecake gets gussied up with fresh strawberry sauce. Today I’m teaching you exactly how to make this dreamy dessert at home.

You’ll Need:

For the New York-Style Cheesecake:

• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, very soft
• 1 cup Full-Fat Sour Cream
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs + 2 egg yolks, at room temperature
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham crackers, pulsed into crumbs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 7 tablespoons butter, melted

For the Fresh Strawberry Sauce:

• 1 1/2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 small lemon, zested

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees (F).

For the Crust:

1. Lightly spray a 9" springform pan with non-stick spray; set aside.
2. In the body of a blender or food processor combine graham crackers, sugar, and salt; blend until the crackers have been completely pulsed to crumbs. Add melted butter; stir well to combine. Press down firmly into the prepared 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
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