Classic New York Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).

2. 2

   Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs.

3. 3

   Melt the unsalted butter and mix it with the biscuit crumbs until well combined.

4. 4

   Press the biscuit mixture into the base of a springform pan to form an even layer.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth.

6. 6

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

7. 7

   Stir in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

8. 8

   Pour the cream cheese mixture over the biscuit base in the springform pan.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly wobbly.

10. 10

    Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside to cool gradually for about an hour.

11. 11

    Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.