New York Cheesecake
Hard
A rich and creamy classic American cheesecake with a buttery cookie crust, perfectly baked to silky, indulgent perfection.
ORIGiNAL NEW YORK CHEESECAKE 🗽🍰 Tarta de Queso Americana by Marielly
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Cooking Steps
12
STEP 1 OF 12
Prepare the Mold
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Open on YouTube ↗Line the detachable mold with baking paper and wrap the outside tightly with aluminum foil.
STEP 2 OF 12
Crush the Cookies
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Open on YouTube ↗Blend or crush cookies in a bag until completely pulverized into fine crumbs.
STEP 3 OF 12
Make the Crust
USES
Digestive Biscuit, finely crushed (250 gram)·Butter (Unsalted), melted (110 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Mix crushed cookies with melted butter until well combined, then press firmly into the mold base and walls.
STEP 4 OF 12
Pre-bake the Base
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Open on YouTube ↗Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool on a rack while you prepare the filling.
STEP 5 OF 12
Beat Cream Cheese
USES
Cream Cheese, room temperature (500 gram)·Caster Sugar (100 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Whisk room-temperature cream cheese lightly, then gradually incorporate the sugar until smooth.
STEP 6 OF 12
Add Flavourings
USES
Cornstarch (6 teaspoon)·Vanilla Extract (1 teaspoon)·Lemon, finely zested (1 piece)
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Open on YouTube ↗Mix in cornstarch, lemon juice, vanilla, and finely grated lemon zest until fully integrated.
STEP 7 OF 12
Add Sour Cream
USES
Sour Cream, room temperature (150 gram)
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Open on YouTube ↗Fold sour cream into the mixture and stir gently until evenly combined.
STEP 8 OF 12
Incorporate the Eggs
USES
Egg, lightly beaten (3 whole)·Egg, yolk only (1 whole)
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Open on YouTube ↗Lightly beat eggs, add them to the mixture, and beat just until integrated — do not overbeat.
STEP 9 OF 12
Fill the Mold
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Open on YouTube ↗Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the surface, removing air bubbles with a spoon.
STEP 10 OF 12
Set Up Water Bath
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Open on YouTube ↗Place the mold on a larger tray, add about two centimetres of hot water, then transfer to the oven.
STEP 11 OF 12
Bake the Cheesecake
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Open on YouTube ↗Bake at 180°C for 30 minutes, then reduce to 150°C and bake for another 30 minutes.
STEP 12 OF 12
Cool and Refrigerate
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Open on YouTube ↗Turn off the oven, leave the cheesecake inside with the door ajar for two hours, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
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