New York-Style Cheesecake with a Mexican Twist

Ingredients

This recipe takes the classic New York-style cheesecake and adds a Mexican twist with the addition of cinnamon and vanilla flavors, as well as a churro crust. We alse have the original recipe for New York-Style Cheesecake, so you can check it out.

• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp salt
• 4 (8oz/225g) packages cream cheese, softened 4 (8oz/225g) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar 1 1/4 cups (250g) granulated sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 4 large eggs, room temperature 4 large eggs, room temperature
• 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy cream
• 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream 1/4 cup (60ml) sour cream

Nutrition

• Calories: 580 kcal / 2428 kJ
• Fat: 40g (25g saturated)
• Carbohydrates: 48g (32g sugars)
• Protein: 9g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 0.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
2. 2.
   In a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, melted butter, cinnamon, and salt until well combined.
3. 3.
   Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23cm) springform pan, making sure it is evenly distributed.
4. 4.
   Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden brown.
5. 5.
   In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
6. 6.
   Add the sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, and beat until well combined.
7. 7.
   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
8. 8.
   Stir in the heavy cream and sour cream until well combined.
9. 9.
   Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked crust.
10. 10.
    Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
11. 11.
    Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
12. 12.
    Serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Cream cheese — Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before using, as this will ensure a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling.

Tips & Tricks

• To prevent cracks in the cheesecake, make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing, and avoid overmixing the batter.
• To make the churro crust extra crunchy, sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and sugar over the top before baking.
• For a fun twist, serve the cheesecake with a side of warm chocolate sauce for dipping.

Serving advice

Serve chilled, garnished with whipped cream and cinnamon sugar.

Presentation advice

For a beautiful presentation, dust the top of the cheesecake with powdered sugar and garnish with fresh berries.