New York Style Cheesecake

By Addie

Purists will insist on devouring this cake unadorned, while the more adventurous will enjoy our variations. A garnish of fresh berries on top of the cake always makes it look festive.

Ingredients

• Graham Cracker-Crumb Crust:
• 1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs (11 crackers)
• 4 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 tablespoon sugar
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• Cheesecake:
• 3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 large eggs
• 1 large egg yolk
• 1/4 cup milk
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• Fresh berries, for garnish

Details

Preparation time 30mins
Cooking time 95mins
Adapted from keyingredient.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

2. Prepare Crumb Crust: In 8 1/2- to 9-inch springform pan, with fork, mix crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until crumbs are evenly moistened. With hand, press crumb mixture firmly onto bottom and up side of pan. Bake 10 minutes; cool crust in pan on wire rack. Turn oven control to 300 degrees F.

3. Prepare Cheesecake: In large bowl, with mixer at medium speed, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and fluffy. Beat in flour and vanilla until well combined. Reduce speed to low and beat in eggs and egg yolk, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in milk just until blended.

4. Pour batter into prepared crust. Bake 55 to 60 minutes, until set but still slightly jiggly and moist in center, and pale gold near edge.

5. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Refrigerate overnight before serving. To serve, remove side of pan. Place cake on plate; garnish with fresh fruits.