Foolproof, Delicious, New York Baked Cheesecake in 30 minutes

This is the most accessible New York-style cheesecake recipe that you will find online, that works every time and will only take 30 minutes of your time to prepare (baking and cooling time not included; sorry :( ). Follow the steps below and you are guaranteed to impress your friends and family with the best cheesecake that they have ever tasted.

Please read the full description (especially the tips at the bottom) to ensure that your cheesecake is always perfect!

We have also included an alternative, strawberry-based topping that has worked really well for us when there are fresh strawberries available in the market.

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Ingredients:
Base
2 cups graham crackers
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter

Cream
1 kg (~2.2 pounds) of cream cheese
1 cup sugar
3 TSP All Purpose Flour
5 large eggs
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
1 TSP vanilla extract

Sour-Cream Topping
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 cup heavy whipping cream

If heavy whipping cream is not available:
1 cup of heavy whipping cream
1/4 cup fresh whole milk
juice from one lemon

Steps:
[A] Use 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup sugar with 1 stick of melted butter and press into a well-greased springform (you can use bakers joy spray for example). Set in the fridge while you mix the other ingredients.

[B] Cream together the cream cheese, 1 cup of sugar, and 3 tablespoons of AP flour (or cornstarch).

[C] Add in 5 large eggs, 1 egg at a time for about 30 seconds per egg while manually mixing. You can move to the next egg when the previous one has been completely homogenized in the mix and the color becomes consistent.

[D] Mix in 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract. Regularly scrape the sides of the mixing bowl as shown in the video.

[E] Pour the cream mix into the springform and bake at 350F/175C for 15 minutes, then lower the temperature to 250F/120C for about an hour. You can tell it's ready if you shake it and it's a bit wobbly in the middle. When it's done, shut the oven off and don't look at it for 2 hours.

[F] (If you can get store-bought sour cream skip this step) Mix 1 cup of heavy whipping cream, 1/4 of a cup of fresh whole milk, and juice from a lemon in a glass jar. Shake the jar for about a minute till the contents become homogenized. Use a paper towel to cover the jar so that air can go through and leave it at room temperature for 24 hours (this will result in making your own version of sour cream).

[G] Use a knife to carve out the edges of the cheesecake after it's off the oven so that it doesn't stick after it's cooled in the fridge. DO NOT REMOVE THE SPRINGFORM YET! Place it in the fridge overnight (~ 8 hours).

[H] Place the sour cream, 1/4 cup of sugar, and 1 tablespoon of vanilla extract in a bowl and whip it really hard with a mixer. It should not take more than 2-4 minutes on medium speed (but that depends on the mixer). Keep the topping in the fridge till the cheesecake has cooled off and is ready for serving.

[I] Remove the springform and spread the topping on top of the cheesecake! Bon Appétit!

Time management:
Base: ~ 4-6 minutes
Cream: ~ 14-20 minutes
Topping: ~ 2-4 minutes
Cooking in the oven: ~ 1 hour 15 minutes
Gradual cooling in the oven: ~ 2 hours
Stay in the fridge: overnight (~ 8 hours)

Timestamps:
0:00 - Step [A]
0:52 - Step [B]
1:01 - Step [C]
1:18 - Step [D]
1:34 - Step [E]
1:46 - Step [F]
2:14 - Step [G]
2:24 - Step [H]
2:45 - Step [I]

Tips:
- NEVER EVER use a mixer to mix the cream. Use your own hands with a spoon and/or a rubber spatula as shown in the video
- You can substitute the all-purpose flour with cornstarch for a lighter/fluffier texture (same amount; 3 tablespoons)
- You can substitute graham crackers with other types of biscuits as long as they are dry. For extra flavor on your base, use half/half of normal biscuits and cinnamon-flavored ones.
- You can cover the side of the springform with the base mixture for a more "rustic" look and feel and you can also adjust the thickness of the base depending on your preferences

Alternative/Strawberry Topping
1/2 Kg (~ 1.1 pounds) of fresh strawberries
1/3 cup granulated sugar
Juice from half a lemon

Alternative Topping Execution:
- In a medium saucepan, combine sliced strawberries, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Turn the stove on medium heat and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Strawberries will release juice without any mashing required.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20-23 min or until sauce is thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature. Keep in mind sauce will thicken up slightly as it cools and even more with refrigeration.

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