new york cheesecake recipe

Here’s a classic New York cheesecake recipe for you: Ingredients: For the crust: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 16 graham crackers) 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt For the filling: 2 1/2 pounds cream cheese, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 5 large eggs, at room temperature Zest of 1 lemon, plus 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt