Light and Creamy Cheesecake Recipe

Summary by Krater

John Kanell demonstrates how to make a classic New York-style cheesecake with a graham cracker and pecan crust and a smooth cream cheese filling.

From the video

Answers: How do you make a classic New York-style cheesecake from scratch?

• cheesecake crust preparation
• cream cheese filling mixing
• baking cheesecake in a springform pan
• cheesecake topping ideas

Ingredients

• 16-18 graham crackers
• 1/2 cup pecans
• 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
• 5 tbsp (70g) unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 pounds (36 oz) / 4.5 packages cream cheese
• 1 3/4 cups (350g) sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup sour cream
• 2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla extract
• 3 tbsp flour
• 5 large eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• strawberries
• whipped cream

What it concludes

• Always toast pecans before baking to enhance their fragrance and flavor.
• Using room temperature cream cheese ensures a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling.
• Baking the cheesecake at 350F for 10 minutes and then lowering it to 300F for 40 minutes ensures proper cooking.