Classic New York Cheesecake

Super easy most basic decadent classic new york style cheesecake
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Ingredients

Crust

12 graham crackers
¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ tsp salt
4 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)

Filling

4 bricks (1000g) Philadelphia original cream cheese (room temperature)
4 eggs (room temperature)
1 cup granulated sugar
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 tbsp vanilla extract
lemon zest (optional)

Topping

fresh strawberries, sliced

Directions

Break graham crackers until fine crumbs forms. blend in sugar and salt
Add melted butter, evenly mix, then press crumb mixture into bottom of springform pan, press hard
Wrap pan with aluminum foil paper, and bake
Add cream cheese to Ventray stand mixer bowl, beat on low speed until fluffy
Gradually add in sifted flour and sugar, while continue to beat at low speed
Use spatula to scrap sides of the bowl, add in vanilla extract
Add in eggs one at a time, beat until just mixed. Do not over blend
Tap your filling a few times to get rid of excess air bubbles, pour into springform pan

Oven Directions

Preheat oven to 350°
Bake crust for about 12-15 minutes
Bake cheesecake for about 45-50 minutes or until the centre is set
Set aside your cheesecake and cool on wire rack, refrigerate overnight uncovered

Tips

Do not over beat, overbeating creates too much air causing the cake to increase in volume leading them to crack
Important to have all your ingredients at room temperature before you start making your cheese cake
Tap your pan a few times before baking, this can help to release any air bubbles
Use hair dryer blow around the exterior of the springform for easy clean release of the cheese cake

Equipments

9 inch springform pan
aluminum foil paper
Mixer

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