Classic American Cheesecake

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Preparation info
  • Serves

    Six to Eight

    • Difficulty

      Medium

Appears in
The Complete Guide to Traditional Jewish Cooking

By Marlena Spieler

Published 2016

  • About

Baked cheesecake is synonymous with New York deli culture, and this version, with just a hint of vanilla, is the real classic. It is perfect for a celebration buffet, for a family gathering, or as a treat for Sunday brunch.

Ingredients

  • 130 g/ oz/generous ½ cup butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
  • 350

Method

  1. Butter a deep 23cm/9in springform tin (pan). Put the biscuit crumbs and 60ml/4 tbsp of the sugar in a bowl and mix together, then add the melted butter and mix well. Press the mixture into the prepared tin to cover the base and sides. Chill for about 30 minutes.