New York-style cheesecake is a dense, creamy version popularized by Jewish restaurants on the Lower East Side in the 1930s. Its cookie base and firm texture distinguish it from Italian variants with ricotta. It is an iconic dessert of New York deli and American birthday parties.
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New York style cheesecake
Classic New York style cheesecake with a cookie base and dense creamy texture
- Estados Unidos
- Dessert
- Vegetarian
- medium
90 min
Tiempo total
30 min
Preparation
60 min
Cooking
12
Servings
Nutrition per serving
- Calories 425 kcal
- Protein 8 g
- Fiber 1 g
- Carbohydrates 28 g
- Fat 32 g
- Sodium 380 mg
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Preparation
New York style cheesecake is a preparation from the United States with medium difficulty. Reserve about 90 minutes in total (30 for mise en place and preparation, 60 for cooking). Follow the 7 phases in order: each step indicates what to do, what to observe and, when applicable, the time or level of fire.
Before you start
- Have ready: 250 g of crushed digestive biscuits.
- Have ready: 100 g of melted butter.
- Have ready: 900 g of cream cheese.
- Have ready: 200 g of sugar.
- Have ready: 4 large eggs.
- Salt, oil and spices measured and within reach.
- Clean utensils, board and clear work surface.
Preheat oven to 175 C
Mix crushed cookies with butter; line removable mold
Preheat the oven well in advance so that the temperature is stable from the first minute
Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth without air; add eggs one…
Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth without air; add eggs one by one
Add cream
vanilla, zest, salt and sifted flour
Taste before serving: the balance between salt, acidity and fat defines the final result
Pour over base and smooth; wrap base of mold in aluminum foil
Bake in a double boiler at 160 C for 55-60 minutes until firm edges and…
Bake in a double boiler at 160 C for 55-60 minutes until firm edges and jiggly center
Turn off oven and let it rest for 1 hour with the door ajar
Resting time is not optional: it improves texture, hydrates fibers and balances flavors
Refrigerate for at least 6 hours; serve with cherry compote
Variations
- Version with fresh red fruit topping.
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