New York Cheesecake

January 6, 2008 at 10:12 pm (Uncategorized)

My husband’s birthday is tomorrow (Jan. 7th), but a few friends & I surprised him early with a party today. In honor of his celebration, I made him his favorite kind of birthday cake … a cheesecake!

It was only my second attempt at making a cheesecake, but I found this really great recipe that I thought I would share:

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (+ 3 tablespoons)

1/3 cup white sugar

1 egg (beaten)

1/2 cup butter (softened)

2 1/2 pounds cream cheese (softened)

1 3/4 cups white sugar

5 eggs

2 egg yolks

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

1/4 cup sour cream

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a 20 inch springform pan with spray oil. (NOTE: You can use a 9″ x 13″ pan instead.

2. To make the crust: Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 egg and 1/2 cup butter or margarine. Spread to the edges of the pan. Prick all over with a fork. Bake 15 minutes at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Remove from oven and allow to cool. Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).

3. In the meantime, combine 2 1/2 pounds of cream cheese, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 3 tablespoons flour, 5 eggs and the yolks in a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Add 1/4 cup cream and 1/4 cup sour cream and mix only enough to blend.

4. Pour filling over crust and bake for 10 minutes at 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Reduce temperature to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) and continue to bake for one hour. Turn oven off, but leave cake in for another hour. Don’t worry if it looks jiggly in the center.

5. Chill overnight. This is imperative! After chilled, freezing cheesecake is possible for up to one month as well. Simply remove cake from the freezer to thaw in the refrigerator the night prior to serving. If desired, top with your favorite fruit or serve plain.

Servings per recipe: 16

Happy Baking!!!

8 Comments

  1. Mom said,

    January 7, 2008 at 8:09 am

    Hi, sweetie! I copied and pasted the recipe and emailed to all your siblings. The surprise party was a lot of fun. I always enjoy re-seeing the people in your and Geoff’s life that I’ve previously met. And, of course, the cheesecake was awesome.

  2. Keara said,

    January 7, 2008 at 9:08 am

    Hey! I am SO glad that you posted this recipe! I was afriad you were going to think I was insincere because I keep telling you the food you make is so good, but I really mean it!!! Anyways, I didn’t want to ask you for the recipe, but I really wanted it, so I’m glad you posted it. I’ll be using it soon – cheescake is Dave’s fav too. Have a blessed day.

  3. St. Louis Mom said,

    January 7, 2008 at 10:24 am

    Sounds totally delicious! Mail me a piece, ok? : )
    All I can say is, Look out, Cheesecake Factory!! : )

  4. Geoff said,

    January 9, 2008 at 2:43 pm

    WOOO HOOO for New York Cheesecake :=)

  5. Elizabeth said,

    January 10, 2008 at 12:11 pm

    Hey Momma,

    Thanks for taking the time to pass this recipe along to the siblings. We love the idea of the Family Cookbook that you have started and trust that it will be an heirloom that will be passed down (and hopefully added to) for generations to come!

    Love Ya,

    Elizabeth

  6. Elizabeth said,

    January 10, 2008 at 12:14 pm

    Keara,

    You are so sweet! It was great having you & your hubby at the party on Sunday. I know Geoff was surprised and delighted that you were both able to make it!

    As for the cheesecake, now that I know Dave likes it too, I will have to make some the next time we all have dinner together … and of course we will have to bring the Dutch Blitz cards so that we can continue our intense competition over dessert & coffee ;-) .

    Love Ya,

    Elizabeth

  7. Elizabeth said,

    January 10, 2008 at 12:18 pm

    Dear St. Louis Mom,

    Well … as good as it may be, unfortunately, the recipe is still not up to par with Cheesecake Factory. If only I could figure out a way to get all of their gooey, carmely, chocolatey, fruity, goodness into my cheesecake like they do, then it might be comprable ;-) Until then, you will just have to keep blessing us with those lovely CF gift cards (lol).

    Much Love,

    Elizabeth

  8. Elizabeth said,

    January 10, 2008 at 12:19 pm

    Honey,

    I am so glad that you enjoyed it! HAPPY BIRTHDAY … again :-)

    Love Ya,

    Elizabeth

Post a Comment