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New York Style Cheesecake

If you've been craving a dense, cheesy cheesecake but can't make it to New York, try this recipe. Instruction for a lighter, lemony cheesecake are also given. Both are perfect with cherries, strawberries, or any topping you fancy.

"The most recent reviewer is correct on both counts! The directions do not say what to do with the sugar...and the sugar does indeed belong in the crust. Thank you for pointing that out. On another note- this recipe makes a New York "Style" cheesecake that is much more dense than the light and fluffy ones that are often seen. Although not an authentic New York Cheesecake, it is quite good. I have been making it for many years and have received countless requests for the recipe. It always turns out perfect and is always a huge hit at my house!"

- Sherri

Cuisine: AmericanMain Ingredient: Cream Cheese

(4.4, 80) 76% would make again (reviews)

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Original recipe makes 12 Servings

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1/3 cupButter

1 1/4 cupsGraham cracker crumbs

1/4 cupSugar

4 8-oz packagesCream cheese; softened

1 14-oz canSweeted condensed milk

4 Eggs

1 tablespoonVanilla

1/3 cupUnsifted flour

For lighter cheesecake add:

1/4 cupLemon juice

1 8-oz containerSour cream

New York Style Cheesecake Preparation

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. For New York Style Cheesecake omit lemon juice and sour cream.

Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 12" springform pan. Beat the 4 packages of cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add the condensed milk and beat until smooth. Add the 1/3 cup of flour, the eggs and vanilla and mix well.

Pour into the pan and bake 1 hour until lightly browned. The center may not seem completely set. Remove from oven and cool on a wire rack until completely cool. Run a knife around the edge of the cake but do not remove the rim. Chill for several hours or over night. Remove the rim and slice into small pieces.This cake will provide 12 to 16 pieces. Top with your favorite fruit if desired.

For a lighter, lemony cheesecake - preheat oven to 300 degrees. Make the crust as instructed above. Beat 2 - 8 oz. packages of cream cheese. Add 14 oz. of sweetened condensed milk, 3 eggs, the lemon juice and sourcream. Pour into pan and bake for 50 to 55 minutes unti the cake springs back when lightly touched. Follow the same directions above for cooling, chilling, and serving.

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Calories Per Serving: 546
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	I used teddy bear biscuits for the base turned out great pezzaj 1 weeks, 1 days, 13 hours, 14 minutes ago
	First attempt and it was really good!!! Don't forget the sugar ;) sharonjs1 1 months, 17 hours, 20 minutes ago
	LOVE IT! Super simple, super great taste. Dropped it off in our local law enforcement and emergency room overnight staff. A little thank ou for all their had work! They loved it! Nohlyred 2 months, 1 weeks, 1 days, 17 hours, 15 minutes ago
	Delicious. Just remember to add the sugar to the mix. greenthumb1961 2 months, 1 weeks, 3 days, 19 hours, 30 minutes ago
	its ok, dont use sugar in directions! crosscountrysmarite 2 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 5 hours, 57 minutes ago
	gminier 2 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 4 hours, 10 minutes ago
	Carmen16 2 months, 4 weeks, 21 hours, 15 minutes ago
	el_catracho 3 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 18 hours, 42 minutes ago
	PERFECT recipe! My husband and I fought over the last slice. I made the lighter version though. pastrybliss82 3 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 20 hours, 37 minutes ago
	marthahurtado1217 4 months, 16 hours, 31 minutes ago
	DOES NOT INCLUDE SUGAR IN DIRECTIONS woot420 4 months, 1 weeks, 23 hours, 57 minutes ago
	cookmstr 4 months, 2 weeks, 1 days, 47 minutes ago
	Excellent! Nice and thick. With rich flavour. bozza 4 months, 3 weeks, 3 days, 6 hours, 1 minutes ago
	I made this for dessert at Christmas time and the whole family really enjoyed it!! I did almost forget to put the sugar in it because it doesn't mention it in the directions. My boyfriend liked it and he is picky about his cheesecakes!! Csacbjc86 4 months, 3 weeks, 5 days, 6 minutes ago
	I have made this recipe and it's great. I love to add a pinch if cinnamon to the philadelfia cream chesse. melonisimo 4 months, 4 weeks, 1 days, 21 hours, 52 minutes ago
	twisted1331 5 months, 2 days, 20 hours, 6 minutes ago
	Just perfect, the whole family loved it until the last crum (i used the belgian bastogne cookies as a base for extra crunch) Peterpauwels 5 months, 1 weeks, 6 days, 2 hours, 6 minutes ago
	It doesnt say anything about the sugar so do i leave it out or mix it in? kaysharussell 6 months, 4 weeks, 1 days, 1 hours, 59 minutes ago
	I wish there was a recipe for a 9 inch spring form pan. I downsized the ingredients accordingly, but I don't think it was the best that way. It was good, but not great. I wasn't sure about the cooking time, etc… If I find a 12' pan, I'll try it again. Suzydavis 8 months, 1 weeks, 3 days, 23 hours, 8 minutes ago
	First time ever making a cheesecake and it turned out great!! I forgot to add the sugar so I melted chocolate and milk in a double boiler and pored it on top of my cheesecake, and it still turned oit it was amazing!! Izz726 9 months, 2 weeks, 6 hours, 36 minutes ago