New York Cheesecake

  • 9 oz. graham cracker crumbs
  • butter
  • sugar
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 lb cream cheese
  • 6 eggs, separated
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 a cup plus 2 tbsp heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp sourcream
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • raspberries
  1. Melt half a cup plus 2 tbsp of butter.  Combine with the graham cracker crumbs, 3 tbsp of sugar, and press into the base of a 9" springform pan.  Chill for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the oven to 325 F.
  3. In a large bowl, combine 3/4 cup of sugar and the cornstarch.  Beat in the cream cheese, 6 egg yolks,and the vanilla with an electric beater.
  4. Slowly pour in the heavy cream and the sourcream, beating constantly.  Add the salt and the lemon zest.
  5. Wash your beaters.
  6. Beat 6 egg whites to stiff peaks and then fold into the cheese mixture.  Scoop onto the chilled base.
  7. Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours without opening the oven door until the cheesecake is golden.  Turn off the heat and let the cake stand in the oven for 2 more hours.
  8. Take the cake out of the oven and let it stand for one more hour.
  9. Chill.  Serve topped with raspberries. 

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