Easy New York Cheesecake

This easy homemade cheesecake is rich and creamy with a buttery graham cracker crust. This recipe includes cornstarch in the filling which prevent cracks.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 361 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 pounds cream cheese
• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 0.75 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar together in a medium bowl until well combined. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 9-or 10-inch springform pan. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Beat cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla until just combined. Stir in sour cream until blended. Pour into the prepared crust.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for 3 hours. Place cheesecake in the refrigerator to cool completely before slicing. Serve with your favorite topping.