New York-Style Cheesecake

Ingredients and Weight:

• Graham cracker crumbs: 1 1/2 cups (150g)
• Sugar: 1/4 cup (50g)
• Unsalted butter, melted: 1/4 cup (57g)
• Cream cheese, room temperature: 24 ounces (680g)
• Sugar: 1 1/2 cups (300g)
• Large eggs: 3
• Sour cream: 1 cup (240g)
• Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
• Heavy cream: 1/2 cup (120ml)

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 50-60 minutes

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream and vanilla extract.
4. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Fold whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
5. Pour cheesecake batter over the graham cracker crust.
6. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center of the cheesecake is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
7. Let cheesecake cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Information (per slice):

• Calories: 400
• Fat: 25g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Protein: 10g

Dish Characteristics:

• Dense and creamy texture
• Rich and tangy flavor
• Classic New York-style dessert

User Comments:

• "Absolutely delicious! The perfect balance of sweet and tangy."
• "This cheesecake is so smooth and creamy, it melts in your mouth."
• "I've tried many cheesecakes before, but this is by far the best one."
• "The crust is perfect and the filling is so rich and flavorful."
• "A must-try for cheesecake lovers!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
• To prevent the cheesecake from cracking, place a baking dish filled with water on the bottom rack of the oven while baking.
• Let the cheesecake cool completely before cutting into it to prevent it from falling apart.