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New York Cheesecake served and ready to eat
American Desserts Baking Party Food Vegetarian

New York Cheesecake

A dense, creamy baked cheesecake on a buttery biscuit base — rich, smooth and worth every minute.

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20 minPrep
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1 hrCook
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10Serves
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MediumLevel
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Ingredients

  • 200g digestive biscuits, crushed
  • 80g butter, melted
  • 600g cream cheese
  • 150g sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 150ml soured cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp flour

Instructions

  1. Mix the crushed biscuits with the butter and press into a lined tin; chill.
  2. Beat the cream cheese with the sugar until smooth.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then the soured cream, vanilla, lemon and flour.
  4. Pour over the base and bake at 160C for 55-60 minutes until just set with a slight wobble.
  5. Cool in the oven with the door ajar, then chill overnight.
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Tara’s tips

  • Don't overbake — a slight wobble in the centre is perfect.
  • Cooling slowly prevents cracks.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve chilled, plain or with berries.

Storage & reheating

Keeps 4 days in the fridge; freezes well.

Nutrition

Nutrition information is not yet available for this recipe. Values vary with portion size and exact ingredients — we will add verified figures here soon.

Frequently asked questions

Why did mine crack?

Overbaking or cooling too fast. Bake gently and cool slowly.

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