With this recipe, a creamy, gorgeous, crack-free New York-style cheesecake is totally doable, even for beginners! Baking with the water bath method is the secret to ensuring the perfect rise with a level top and no cracks.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs from 12 whole crackers
- 6 Tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 1 Tbsp granulated sugar
For the Cheesecake:
- 2 1/4 lb cream cheese room temperature (4 1/2 packages, 8-oz each)
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
