Classic New York Cheesecake (Water Bath Method)

1. 1 Oat cookiespack 300 g ≈ $3.00 19 g
2. 2 Butterpack 180 g ≈ $1.60 10 g
3. 3 Cream cheesepack 140 g ≈ $1.80 61 g
4. 4 Sugar 16 g
5. 5 Eggspack 10 pcs ≈ $1.89 0.3 pcs
6. 6 Sour cream 15%pack 300 g ≈ $1.60 19 g
7. 7 Vanilla extractNot in every store: Walmart, Kroger, Costco, Target, Trader Joe's, Safeway, Whole Foods to taste
8. 8 Starch 3 g

Grey rows are pantry staples: salt, oil, spices. They are not counted in the serving price.

Method

1. Crush the cookies into fine crumbs and mix with melted butter².

2. Press the crumbs firmly into the bottom of a springform pan and chill for 10 minutes.

3. Beat the cream³ cheese with sugar until smooth—do not overmix.

4. Add the egg, sour⁶ cream³, vanilla extract, and cornstarch; blend until fully combined.

5. Pour the filling over the crust, then wrap the outside of the pan tightly in foil.

6. Place the pan in a deep roasting tray and pour hot water halfway up the sides of the pan.

7. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 60 minutes, until the edges set and the center jiggles slightly.

8. Let the cheesecake cool in the turned-off oven with the door slightly ajar for 60 minutes, then refrigerate.