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Lucinda's New York-Style Cheesecake

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Source: Mad Hungry, Episode 1101
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  • mary_ryan
    25 NOV, 2017
    Followed written directions to a tea. Worked perfectly looked beautiful. I was disappointed in the taste, too bland.
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    • annettel4339953
      18 JUN, 2018
      Mary, I advise, try it again! I felt I went a little light on the lemon zest due to zesting and I usually will screw up a recipe every time. I probably added a bit more vanilla than a teaspoon as well ( you know how when pouring a liquid it is easy to over pour?) My cake was awesomely delicious and I am wishing I hadn't let everyone take the leftovers.
  • annettel4339953
    18 JUN, 2018
    I am not real big on "perfect" measuring but I'm sure I was close and the cake was PERFECT! Even my very picky daughter loved it enough to take 3 pieces home with her (she NEVER does that). Thank you so much, I initially doubted I would use this recipe just because it didn't call for heavy cream, which I had heard is one of the major ingredients in a NY cheesecake and the site I found it on gave it a less than 3 star rating (probably rated by cooking rookies). But after watching the video, I decided to use this one and boy am I glad I let the "little diner down the road" story change my mind. I will make this regularly now (at least as regularly as I dare health and weight wise). For those wondering, it is as easy as the video shows. I am an experienced cook, but I normally stink when it comes to the baking, but everyone at the table (especially the two dads it was made for) loved it!
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  • escaldeira108
    14 MAY, 2018
    I have made this recipe several times and I love, love, love, the results. Simple and sublime. I have also made the same filling with a gluten free oatmeal crust and it is delicious that way as well. Please don't skip the water bath.
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  • gfarns310
    5 MAY, 2017
    Today may 5th is the second time making this cheesecake I followed the directions to the tee last time but my cheesecake burnt on top to high of oven so this time I lowered the degrees of it and it turned out perfect but I didn't do the water bath thing and it still turned out awesome....
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  • mikkeahgmailc
    28 JUL, 2016
    I've made this a few times. I don't put mine in a water bath, I put it over a pan of water. Use 9" springform. When adding eggs, I don't beat them, I fold in so I don't add too much air (cracks). Baking this hot? Most cheesecakes say bake at 300 for 1 hour. 375 is a hot oven for cheesecake, so I modify temp during baking time and and bake less time, cooler oven (325-350). I leave it in the oven for another hour to cool down. Fewer cracks. REFRIGERATE 8 before serving.
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    • kazuba1
      1 OCT, 2016
      Great tip on lowering the temperature to 350 and letting the cake cool in the oven. Beautiful top -- lightly browned at edges with no cracks. First time in 45 years of making cheesecake.
  • MS11489961
    19 SEP, 2014
    The taste is good. I cooked this for 90 minutes and it wasn't done. The recipe calls for 60 minutes. Thank you MS.com for posting an incorrect recipe.
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    • Tcciapto
      26 NOV, 2014
      I have made this cheesecake many times. It is very good. Remember it comes out loose it hardens.
  • oldcook
    14 MAR, 2013
    The directions for mixing did not match the demonstration ie directions state 1 egg at a time, Lucinda put them all in at once; it calls for a stand mixer, she specifically mentions using a hand mixer.
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  • mrsbreedlove
    27 FEB, 2012
    I made this for my first Christmas dinner and it was a hit! Make sure your pan is water proof or you will have to cook longer than directed and then refrigerate longer then instructed. All in all it turned out excellent!
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  • nujbabs
    29 DEC, 2011
    I dont like this recipe:( it too eggy and tooooo much butter:( definitely not in my list:(
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  • noniejeannie
    27 OCT, 2011
    OMG!!! This is THE most delicious cheesecake ever!!! I thought my recipe for New York Cheesecake was legend. Lucilla Scalla Quinn's version wins the day with my crew. This will be our new special dessert.
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