New York Style Cheesecake (V)

Directions

• Step 1 Mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter together.
• Step 2 Spray or butter a 9-inch springform pan. If you do not have one, you can use a 9″ x 9″ square pan. Once greased, press the crumb mixture in the base and carrying it up the sides about a 1/4″ to 1/2″. Make sure it is pressed down well.
• Step 3 For the Cheesecake Filling
• Step 4 Place the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract in a blender and mix until smooth.
• Step 5 Add the flour, then add the eggs one at a time and blending each one thoroughly. Make sure to scrape down the sides so everything is blended in well.
• Step 6 Add the vanilla extract and the whipping cream and blend thoroughly.
• Step 7 Pour the filling into the pan over the crust and place in a preheated 350 °F oven and bake for 15 minutes.
• Step 8 Reduce the heat to 250 °F and bake for an additional 65 minutes. The cheesecake should be solid and may move a bit when the pan is tapped.
• Step 9 Once done, remove from the oven and set on a cooling rack.
• Step 10 For the Top Layer
• Step 11 Mix together the sour cream, vanilla extract, and sugar.
• Step 12 Spread evenly over the cheesecake and bake for 15 minutes at 350 °F.
• Step 13 When done, remove from the oven and again set on a cooling rack.
• Step 14 Take a butter knife and run it around the inside of the springform pan to loosen the edge. (If in another type of container, you do not need to do this) and can just let cool and then refrigerate.