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New York Cheesecake

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Tall, dense, vanilla-scented cheesecake on a buttery digestive base. The American baked classic. Make the day before — flavour deepens overnight.

Prep 20 mins
Cook 1 hr 10 mins
Servings 10
Difficulty Medium
Per serving £1.13

Approx £11.27 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
New York Cheesecake

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Crush biscuits, mix with melted butter. Press firmly into the base of a 23cm springform tin. Chill 15 minutes.
  2. 2
    Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, eggs one at a time, sour cream, vanilla, flour, lemon zest.
  3. 3
    Pour onto the chilled base. Smooth the top.
  4. 4
    Bake at 160°C for 1 hour. Turn off oven, leave the cheesecake inside with door slightly open for 1 hour.
  5. 5
    Chill at least 6 hours, ideally overnight. Run a knife around the tin before releasing.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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