🍰 Cheesecake Formula

Key: Mix on SPEED 2 ONLY

Reason: Prevents cracks & air bubbles

Result: Smooth, creamy perfection

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Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tbsp melted butter
• ¼ cup sugar

Filling:

• 32 oz (4 blocks) cream cheese, room temp
• 1¼ cups sugar
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 large eggs, room temp
• 2 tsp vanilla
• ¼ cup flour

Perfect Mixing (Speed 2 ONLY!):

Step 1: Cream Cheese (Speed 2)

1. Beat cream cheese alone, speed 2
2. Actually, 2 minutes, until smooth
3. Scrape bowl

Step 2: Add Sugar (Speed 2)

1. Add sugar
2. Mix speed 2, 2 minutes
3. Scrape bowl

Step 3: Add Sour Cream (Speed 2)

1. Add sour cream + vanilla
2. Mix speed 2, 1 minute
3. Scrape bowl

Step 4: Add Eggs ONE AT A TIME (Speed 2)

1. Add 1 egg
2. Mix speed 2 just until combined
3. Repeat for each egg
4. Don’t overmix!

Step 5: Add Flour (Speed Stir)

1. Add flour
2. Mix on STIR just until combined

⚠️ Never go above speed 2—prevents cracks!

Why water bath? Even heat = no cracks

Method:

1. Wrap springform pan in foil (prevents leaks)
2. Place in larger roasting pan
3. Pour hot water halfway up sides
4. Bake 325°F, 1 hour 15 mins
5. Turn off oven, crack door, leave 1 hour
6. Actually, remove, cool completely
7. Chill overnight

• Actually, ✅ Mix on speed 2 ONLY (most important!)
• ✅ Room temp ingredients (prevents lumps)
• Well, ✅ Don’t overmix eggs (air = cracks)
• ✅ Use water bath (even heat)
• ✅ Don’t open oven while baking
• ✅ Gradual cooling (turn off oven, crack door)

🍰 Bakery Quality

The secret to crack-free cheesecake: LOW-SPEED MIXING. Your KitchenAid on speed 2 produces smooth, creamy filling without incorporating excess air. Combined with water bath and gradual cooling, you get perfect New York cheesecake every time!