New York Cheesecake
This classic New York cheesecake combines cream cheese, sour cream and a buttery graham cracker base into a rich, dense dessert. The Thermomix TM7 grinds the crackers, blends the filling to a velvety consistency and whips everything without lumps. Ideal for birthdays, festive dinners or a weekend treat, it delivers bakery-quality results with minimal effort and only one bowl to wash.
About this recipe
New York cheesecake Thermomix TM7 style brings the legendary American dessert straight into your kitchen with all-in-one kitchen machine convenience. This recipe delivers everything you expect from an authentic New York cheesecake: a crunchy graham cracker base held together with melted unsalted butter, and a rich filling of cream cheese, sugar, sour cream and a touch of flour for structure. Searching for cheesecake recipes that turn out creamy rather than cracked can be frustrating, but the TM7 removes the guesswork. It grinds the graham crackers into fine crumbs in seconds, melts the butter evenly, and blends the cream cheese filling into a silky, lump-free batter without overworking it. The generous amount of cream cheese gives that famous dense yet velvety texture, while the sour cream layer adds a subtle tang that balances the sweetness. This dessert is the centrepiece for festive occasions such as birthdays, Christmas dinner or a relaxed weekend treat, and it tastes even better made a day ahead.
Preparation tips
- Use full-fat cream cheese straight from the fridge for the densest texture; low-fat versions contain more water and can make the cheesecake watery. Let the cream cheese come to room temperature before blending so the TM7 can create a silky batter without lumps.
- Prevent cracks on the surface by letting the cheesecake cool gradually in the oven with the door slightly ajar, then chilling it overnight. Run a warm knife around the tin edge before releasing the springform for clean slices.
- Serve each slice with fresh berries or a spoonful of sour cream sweetened with a little sugar. For a kid-friendly version, crush extra graham crackers and let children sprinkle them over their own portions as a crunchy topping.
Recipe variations
- Make it gluten-free by replacing the graham crackers with gluten-free digestive biscuits for the base; the butter and sugar quantities stay the same, and the cream cheese filling is naturally gluten-free thanks to the small amount of flour being optional or substituted with cornflour.
- For a festive berry version, swirl a handful of lightly crushed raspberries through the filling before baking, or top the finished cheesecake with a quick strawberry sauce blended in the TM7 bowl for a bright red Christmas finish.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Fine grinding - The Thermomix grinds the graham crackers into uniform crumbs for a crisp, even cheesecake base. [Grinding]. [Multi-Function]
- Built-in scale - Weigh the cream cheese and sugar directly in the mixing bowl for consistent filling every single bake. [Weighing]. [Built-in Scale]
- Silky blending - The TM7 blends cream cheese, sour cream and flour into a lump-free batter within seconds. [Mixing]. [Multi-Function]
- Precise melting - Gentle heating melts the unsalted butter evenly without splattering, ready to bind the crumb base. [Heating]. [Precision Control]
- Light whipping - With the butterfly whisk, the Thermomix whips the sour cream topping into soft, airy peaks. [Whipping]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- unsalted butter
- graham crackers
- sugar
- salt
- cream cheese
- sugar
- sour cream
- all-purpose flour
- lemon juice
- vanilla extract