New York-Style Cheesecake

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Heat oven to 170°C. Mix biscuit crumbs and butter and press into a lined 23 cm springform pan; bake 10 minutes.

2. 02

   Step 2

   Beat cream cheese and sugar on low speed until smooth. Mix in sour cream, flour, vanilla and lemon zest.

3. 03

   Step 3

   Beat in eggs one at a time without adding excess air. Pour over crust.

4. 04

   Step 4

   Bake 60–70 minutes until edges set and center has a small wobble and reaches 71°C. If browning too quickly, tent loosely with foil.

5. 05

   Step 5

   Turn oven off, open door slightly and cool inside for 1 hour. Cool briefly, then refrigerate at least 6 hours before slicing.