Perfect Classic Cheesecake Recipe

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Perfect Classic Cheesecake Recipe

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

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