New York Style Cheesecake

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 cups gluten-free graham cracker or cookie crumbs
• 3 tbsp brown sugar or maple sugar
• 85 g unsalted butter

  melted
• 1,130 g cream cheese

  5 8oz packages
• 56 g heavy cream
• 392 g sugar or granulated sweetener of choice
• 25 g 1:1 gluten-free flour
• 5 eggs

  250g
• 2 egg yolks

  40g
• 1 tsp lemon zest

  optional
• 1 tsp orange zest

  optional
• 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

• 1 Preheat your oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with butter
  or non-stick cooking spray. Wrap the bottom of the pan in aluminum foil to
  prevent water from getting through the seam when it is placed in the water bath.
• 2 In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until
  the crumbs are evenly coated.
• 3 Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared springform pan, creating an
  even crust.
• 4 Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool
  while preparing the filling.
• 5 Reduce the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C).
• 6 In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
• 7 Add sugar and flour to the cream cheese and beat until well combined.
• 8 Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• 9 Mix in cream, vanilla extract, and zest (if using) until the batter is smooth
  and well combined.
• 10 Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
• 11 Tap the pan gently on the counter to release any air bubbles.
• 12 Place the springform pan in a roasting pan or rimmed baking sheet.
• 13 Create a water bath by pouring warm water onto the roasting pan until it is
  1-1.5 inches up the side of the springform pan
• 14 Bake in the preheated oven for 1- 1 ½ hours or until the edges are set and the
  center is slightly jiggly. If you like you can test with a thermometer –
  internal temp should be 150°F
• 15 Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
• 16 Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set.
• 17 Once the cheesecake is thoroughly chilled, run a knife around the edge of the
  pan to loosen the crust.
• 18 Release the sides of the springform pan.
• 19 Slice and serve chilled. Optionally, top with fresh berries, fruit compote, or
  whipped cream.

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