Rich and creamy, a slice of classic New York-style cheesecake is exactly what your dessert plate needs.

Thischeesecake recipeis a tried-and-true classic you’ll make on repeat.

The cheesecake is then baked for 5 more minutes just to set the topping.

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Tips for Making Homemade Cheesecake

Keep these tips in mind when making ourcheesecake recipe.

Ingredients

4(8-oz.

Stir in melted butter.

A woman packing the crust of a cheesecake against the pan edges with a measuring cup.

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To smooth out the crust, run a small measuring cup firmly across the crumbs.

Make Cream Cheese Mixture

Preheat oven to 350F.

Beat in flour on low speed until smooth.

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Using a fork, lightly beat the eggs.

Stir in 1/2 cup of the sour cream.

Pour Filling into Crust

Pour batter into the crust-lined pan.

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Place in a shallow baking pan in oven.

Bake for 40 minutes or until a 2 1/2-inch area around the outside edge appears set when gently shaken.

Using a spoon, spread mixture evenly over top of baked cheesecake.

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Return to oven and bake for 15 minutes more.

Chill and Serve

Cool in pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.

Using a small sharp knife, loosen crust from sides of pan.

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Cool for 30 minutes more.

Remove sides of pan; cool completely on rack.

Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

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Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before slicing.

Store in the refrigerator for up to five days.

How to Make Cheesecake Ahead

Bake and cool the cheesecake as directed.

Place cooled cake in a freezer bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 1 month.

New York Cheesecake Recipe Variations

Try these creative twists on our classic cheesecake recipe.

Place your crust-lined springform pan on a double layer of heavy-duty foil.

Bring edges of foil up and mold around sides of pan to form a watertight seal.

Bake for 60 minutes.

Turn off oven; let stand in oven for 60 minutes.

Promptly remove from water bath; cool as directed.

2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.