Classic New York Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
• 1/2 cup Butter, melted
• 4 packages (32 oz) Cream Cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups Sugar
• 1/2 cup Sour Cream
• 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
• 4 large Eggs

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Wrap a springform pan in foil (for water bath).

2. 2

   Mix crumbs and butter. Press into bottom of pan. Bake 10 mins. Cool.

3. 3

   Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.

4. 4

   Mix in sour cream and vanilla.

5. 5

   Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed (do not overbeat).

6. 6

   Pour batter over crust.

7. 7

   Place pan in a larger roasting pan with hot water (water bath).

8. 8

   Bake for 60-75 minutes until center is just set but wobbly.

9. 9

   Turn off oven, crack door, and let cool inside for 1 hour.