Creamy, rich, dense, and highly indulgent Classic NEW YORK CHEESECAKE. Top it with a fresh strawberry compote, or leave it bare and simple. Either way, you won’t be stopping at just one slice!
Ingredients:
Graham Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 whole crackers)
8 tablespoons (112g) melted butter
2 tablespoons (25g) brown sugar
1 tablespoon (12.5g) sugar
pinch of salt
Cheesecake:
2 pounds cream cheese (4, 8 oz cream cheese blocks) , softened
1 ¾ cup (350g) granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon (1.25g) salt
3 tablespoons (22.5g) corn starch
½ cup (115g) sour cream
2 teaspoons (8.4g) vanilla extract
2 teaspoons (10ml) lemon juice
2 large egg yolks
4 large eggs, at room temperature
½ cup (120ml) milk
Strawberry Topping:
1 lb (453.59g) strawberries, halved
1 cup (237ml) water
1 cup (200g) sugar