Easy New York Cheesecake
Description
This easy homemade cheesecake is rich and creamy with a buttery graham cracker crust. This recipe includes cornstarch in the filling which prevent cracks.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
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6 tablespoons melted butter
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3/4 cup white sugar
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2 pounds cream cheese
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2 eggs
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2 tablespoons cornstarch
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup sour cream
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
2
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar together in a medium bowl until well combined. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 9-or 10-inch springform pan. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
3
Beat cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla until just combined. Stir in sour cream until blended. Pour into the prepared crust.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for 3 hours. Place cheesecake in the refrigerator to cool completely, then remove it from the springform pan before slicing. Serve with your favorite topping.