The best-baked cheesecakes are made with high-quality ingredients and careful attention to detail. Baked cheesecakes that are carefully crafted tend to be richer, creamier, and more flavorful than those that are not
1. New York-Style Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted and divided
5 packages (8 ounces each) of cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons cherry preserves, optional
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in 3 tablespoons of butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over the crust. Place the pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is almost set.
Cool for 10 minutes. Carefully spread sour cream over top; sprinkle with preserves if desired. Cool for 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove sides of pan before serving
2. Classic Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
5 packages (8 ounces each) of cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 eggs, lightly beaten
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over the crust.
Bake for 60-65 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing the sides of the pan. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan before serving.
3. Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
5 packages (8 ounces each) of cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 eggs, lightly beaten
GARNISH:
Whipped topping and chocolate curls, optional Directions: Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom of a greased 9-in. springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in cocoa and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over the crust.
Bake for 60-65 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing the sides of the pan. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan before serving.
4. Marble Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup sugar
6 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
5 packages (8 ounces each) of cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 eggs, lightly beaten
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour half of the batter into another bowl; stir in chocolate. Spoon both mixtures over the crust, running a knife through the batter for the marble effect.
Bake for 60-65 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing the sides of the pan. Refrigerate overnight. Remove sides of pan before serving.
5. Raspberry Cheesecake Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
FILLING:
5 packages (8 ounces each) of cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup seedless raspberry jam Directions: Preheat the oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and sugar; stir in butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in flour and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over crust; spread jam over top.
Bake for 60-65 minutes or until the center is almost set. Cool for 10 minutes before removing the sides of the pan. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove sides of pan before serving.
