New York Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tbsp melted butter
• 3 tbsp sugar (crust)
• 32 oz cream cheese, room temp
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 tbsp flour
• 1 cup sour cream
• 4 eggs
• 1 tbsp vanilla
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Method

1. Mix crumbs, butter and sugar. Press into a 9-inch springform and bake at 325°F for 10 minutes.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar and flour. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice and eggs one at a time on low speed.
3. Pour onto the crust. Bake in a water bath at 325°F for 70 to 80 minutes until edges are set and the center barely jiggles.
4. Turn off the oven and leave the cake inside with the door cracked for 1 hour.
5. Chill at least 4 hours before slicing.