Determining the "best" cheesecake recipe can be subjective, as it often depends on personal taste preferences. However, a highly regarded and classic New York-style cheesecake recipe is as follows:
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
4 packages (32 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
2/3 cup sour cream
2/3 cup heavy cream
Instructions:
Grease a 9-inch springform pan and preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
Melted butter and graham cracker crumbs should be combined in a bowl. To make the crust, press the ingredients firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth in a large mixing basin.
Beat in the vanilla essence and sugar after adding them to the cream cheese until thoroughly blended.
One egg at a time, adding and beating thoroughly after each addition.
Add heavy cream and sour cream and mix until smooth and creamy batter is formed.
Over the crust in the springform pan, pour the batter.
To get rid of any air bubbles, tap the pan against the counter.
To create a water bath for the cheesecake, place the springform pan into a bigger roasting pan and fill it with hot water.
Bake for 60–70 minutes, or until the top is gently browned and the middle is set, in a preheated oven.
After turning off the oven, leave the door ajar for approximately an hour while the cheesecake cools within.
Before serving, take the cheesecake out of the water bath and chill it for at least four hours or overnight.
You can also add chocolate ganache, fruit topping, or any other desired garnish to personalize the dish. Part of the fun of creating cheesecake is adjusting the flavor profile to suit personal preferences.
