Ina Garten New York Cheesecake

This Ina Garten New York cheesecake is a smooth and creamy dessert recipe, which uses cream cheese and sour cream for rich flavor. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, perfect for holidays or special occasions, ready in about 6 hours and 40 minutes including chilling time.

Ina Garten New York Cheesecake Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp sugar
• ⅛ tsp salt

For the Filling:

• 32 oz cream cheese, room temp
• 2 cups sugar
• 3 tbsp flour
• 4 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp lemon zest
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• ¼ tsp salt
• 6 large eggs
• ½ cup sour cream

How To Make Ina Garten New York Cheesecake

1. Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and salt. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool completely.
2. Lower the oven temperature: Reduce oven to 325°F to prepare for baking the filling.
3. Make the filling base: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
4. Add flavorings and dry ingredients: Mix in flour, vanilla extract, lemon zest, lemon juice, and salt until combined.
5. Incorporate eggs and sour cream: Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Stir in sour cream until smooth.
6. Prepare for water bath: Wrap the springform pan in heavy-duty foil. Pour filling into the cooled crust and place the pan inside a roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with hot water halfway up the sides.
7. Bake the cheesecake: Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes until edges are set but the center still jiggles slightly.
8. Cool gradually: Turn off the oven and let cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.
9. Chill fully: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before slicing and serving.

Recipe Tips

• How do I prevent cracks in cheesecake? Always bake in a water bath and avoid overmixing the batter.
• Can I make this cheesecake ahead of time? Yes, it tastes even better chilled overnight.
• Do I need to use a springform pan? Yes, it makes removing the cheesecake easy and keeps the crust intact.
• How to know when cheesecake is done? The edges should be set and the center should jiggle slightly.
• Can I freeze New York cheesecake? Yes, wrap tightly and freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge before serving.

What To Serve With Ina Garten New York Cheesecake

This cheesecake pairs beautifully with fruit or whipped toppings:

• Fresh strawberries or raspberries
• Homemade berry compote
• Whipped cream
• Chocolate drizzle
• Caramel sauce

How To Store Ina Garten New York Cheesecake

Refrigerate: Cover tightly and store in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freeze: Wrap slices or the whole cake in plastic wrap and foil. Freeze up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.

Ina Garten New York Cheesecake Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 659 kcal
• Protein: 10g
• Fat: 44g
• Carbohydrates: 58g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 46g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

FAQs

Can I use low-fat cream cheese for this cheesecake?
Full-fat cream cheese is best for texture, but low-fat can work with slightly less creamy results.

Do I have to use a water bath?
Yes, the water bath ensures even baking and prevents cracks.

Can I add toppings before chilling?
Wait until after chilling to add toppings like fruit or chocolate drizzle for best presentation.

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