Best 5 A New Yorkers Real Italian Cheesecake Recipes

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When it comes to classic desserts, few can rival the delectable richness and creamy texture of a New Yorker's real Italian cheesecake. This beloved culinary treasure, with its distinctive graham cracker crust and luscious filling, embodies the essence of authentic Italian craftsmanship and has captivated hearts and taste buds for generations. In this comprehensive guide, we will embark on a culinary journey, exploring the secrets behind crafting the perfect New York-style cheesecake, from selecting the finest ingredients to mastering the art of baking and cooling to achieve that ideal balance of flavors and textures that define this iconic dessert.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

NEW YORK ITALIAN STYLE CHEESECAKE



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This recipe was given to me by my Italian mother-in-law. It is the type of crustless cheesecake that is sold in Italian bakeries in New York. I usually make it with whole-milk ricotta which is creamier than low fat. This is not a diet item! You can add fresh fruit topping if you desire.

Provided by tfernini

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 4h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cream cheese, softened
1 pound ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 eggs
¼ cup butter, melted and cooled
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons cornstarch
2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups sour cream
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Move an oven rack to the middle of the oven.
  • Beat the cream cheese, ricotta cheese, and sugar in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until well combined. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add the butter, flour, cornstarch, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined. Fold in the sour cream and lemon juice. Pour the mixture into an ungreased 10-inch springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for 2 more hours. Remove from oven and let cool completely. Run a thin spatula around the edge of the cheesecake before springing open the pan to remove. Serve at room temperature or cold; refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.6 g, Cholesterol 149.9 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 19.4 g, Sodium 215 mg, Sugar 25.5 g

A NEW YORKER'S REAL ITALIAN CHEESECAKE



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WARNING: once you eat this you will NEVER be able to eat any other cheesecake as long as you live! But it is so worth it! YUMMY! As I cheesecake lover, I am almost bummed to have eaten this because after tasting it no other cheesecake ever compares to its superior taste!

Provided by AZRoxy63

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 4h45m

Yield 12 slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

10 sheets graham crackers, sheets ground in a food processor to texture of fine crumbs (should be a little over 1 cup total)
1 1/8 tablespoons sugar
4 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
24 ounces ricotta cheese
16 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
6 eggs
6 tablespoons flour
8 ounces sour cream
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Wrap the outside of a 10-inch springform pan with foil to prevent water from seeping in while baking.
  • Mix sugar, crumbs, and melted butter together well to form crust.
  • Press this mixture into the bottom of the springform pan and up the sides until you run out.
  • Bake crust for about 7-10 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool on wire rack while preparing the batter.
  • With a mixer, cream together ricotta cheese, cream cheese, flour, and sugar until very smooth.
  • Mix in the eggs one at a time, blend well but DO NOT OVER MIX THE BATTER!
  • Stir in the sour cream and vanilla by hand.
  • Pour mixture into cooled crust.
  • Place cheesecake into a large rectangular pan filled with about 1 1/2 inches of hot water.
  • Make sure foil is high enough around the springform pan so that no water seeps into it while baking.
  • Bake for 90 minutes.
  • After 90 minutes, turn oven off but leave cake in oven for another 60 minutes (DO NOT OPEN OVEN DOOR).
  • Carefully remove cake from water pan and remove foil from springform pan.
  • Cool on wire rack for 1 hour.
  • Cover cake with plastic wrap and chill in refrigerator overnight.
  • Enjoy!

ITALIAN CREAM CHEESE AND RICOTTA CHEESECAKE



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This is my grandmother's cheesecake recipe passed down to my entire family. It's the best. I can't believe I'm sharing it, but everyone needs to know how to make an authentic Italian cheesecake. It is creamy and not thick, which is why our family LOVES it! For best results, do NOT substitute any ingredients with low-fat unless you've made it before and want to experiment.

Provided by April Caudle

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 6h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (16 ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 ½ cups white sugar
4 eggs
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons flour
½ cup butter, melted and cooled
1 pint sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9-inch springform pan.
  • Mix the cream cheese and ricotta cheese together in a mixing bowl until well combined. Stir in the sugar, eggs, lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, flour, and butter. Add the sour cream last and stir. Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven 1 hour; turn oven off and leave in oven 1 hour more. Allow to cool completely in refrigerator before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 228 mg, Fat 50.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 16.1 g, SaturatedFat 30.7 g, Sodium 384.2 mg, Sugar 38.2 g

" REAL NEW YORK STYLE" CHEESECAKE SUPREME



This is so good! For anyone that is a cheesecake lover, you know that a good cheesecake is the best dessert going, and this is a goodie!

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/2 cup butter
1 slightly beaten egg yolk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened (3 low-fat, and 2 regular)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 3/4 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 -5 eggs (enough to make a cup)
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup whipping cream

Steps:

  • MAKE CRUST:.
  • Combine first three ingredients. cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add egg yolk and vanilla. Blend thoroughly. Pat 1/3 of the dough on bottom of 9-inch springform pan (sides removed).
  • Bake in hot oven, 400°F, about 8 minutes or until golden; cool. Butter sides of pan, attach to bottom, and pat remaining dough on sides to height of 1 3/4 inches.
  • Turn oven up to 450°F Place a 9x13 inch pan of hot water in bottom of oven, This helps to keep the custard creamy.
  • MAKE FILLING:.
  • Beat softened cream cheese until creamy. Add vanilla. Mix next 4 ingredients,(note: important to put lemon peel in flour to coat it), gradually blend in cheese.
  • Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time, beating after each just to blend. Gently stir in whipping cream. Turn into crust-lined pan.
  • Bake at 450°F for 12 minutes; reduce heat to 300F and continue baking for 1 hour. May need a little time longer because of water. (NOTE: If cheesecake is getting too brown cover top with foil with hole torn out of the center so that middle of cheesecake continues baking).
  • Remove from oven; cool. Loosen sides with spatula after 1/2 hour. Remove sides at end of 1 hour. This cheesecake is at it's best if refrigerated overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 625.9, Fat 45.2, SaturatedFat 27.7, Cholesterol 248.8, Sodium 410, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 33.7, Protein 11.3

CLASSIC ITALIAN CHEESECAKE



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Make Mamma proud with this rich, dense Classic Italian Cheesecake recipe. Made with ricotta instead of cream cheese, our Classic Italian Cheesecake will be a welcome addition at any big family dinner.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Italian Food

Time 1h45m

Yield Makes 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
2 Tbsp. sugar
4 cups POLLY-O Original Ricotta Cheese
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. grated lemon zest
5 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 325°F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan). Mix crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar. Press firmly onto bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, beat ricotta cheese, 1-1/4 cups sugar and flour in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add whipping cream, vanilla and zest; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 1 hour and 20 minutes or until center is almost set. Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 190 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients, especially cream cheese and ricotta cheese. Full-fat dairy products will give your cheesecake a richer flavor and creamier texture.
  • Make sure the cream cheese and ricotta cheese are at room temperature before using them. This will help them blend together smoothly and prevent lumps.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the cheesecake tough.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath. This will help to prevent the cheesecake from cracking.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help it to set properly.

Conclusion:

New York-style Italian cheesecake is a delicious and classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy texture, rich flavor, and simple ingredients, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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