Description
NY Vanilla Cheesecake is a classic American dessert celebrated for its ultra creamy texture, rich vanilla aroma, and buttery biscuit crust. Inspired by iconic New York bakeries, this tall and indulgent cheesecake delivers a smooth, dense filling with perfectly balanced sweetness, making it an elegant yet comforting dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese, full fat, 900 g, softened at room temperature
- Granulated sugar, 200 g
- Large eggs, 4 (about 200 g without shells)
- Heavy cream, 240 ml
- Vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons (10 ml)
- Cornstarch, 20 g
- Lemon zest, 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Digestive biscuits or graham crackers, 250 g
- Unsalted butter, melted, 120 g
Instructions
- Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs using a food processor or rolling pin. Mix with melted butter until the texture resembles wet sand, then press firmly into the base of a lined 23 cm springform pan. Chill for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese on low speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add the sugar and mix until fully incorporated and glossy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Sprinkle in the cornstarch and mix just until combined, then gently fold in the heavy cream until the batter is smooth and silky.
- Preheat the oven to 160°C. Pour the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top.
- Place the pan on a baking tray and bake for 70 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven, open the door slightly, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour to prevent cracking.
- Remove from the oven, cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 5 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use all ingredients at room temperature for a smooth, lump free batter.
- Mix on low speed to avoid incorporating too much air, which can cause cracks.
- For clean slices, wipe the knife with warm water between cuts.
- The cheesecake tastes even better the next day after chilling overnight.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg
Keywords: NY vanilla cheesecake, New York cheesecake, classic cheesecake, creamy vanilla dessert, baked cheesecake