Dee's New York Cheesecake

 This Cheesecake is delightful! Very versatile as you can add any topping you choose. 

2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs

1 stick of butter

1 cup sugar, divided

2 pounds of cream cheese ( softened)

2 large eggs, slightly beaten

1 teaspoon of good vanilla extract

2 tablespoons cornstarch

1 cup sour cream

Pre-heat your oven to 450 degrees.

In a bowl place graham cracker crumbs, butter and 2 tablespoons of sugar; blend well. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish. Press remaining mixture onto bottom and sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Chill in freezer while preparing filling.

In a mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until sooth and light. Beat in eggs, vanilla and cornstarch just until blended. Stir in sour cream. Pour mixture into prepared crust and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 200 degrees and bake 45 minutes. Turn oven off, allow to cool with the door open slightly for 3 hours. Remove sides from pan, sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and chill. Makes 12 servings.

Cook's note:

Try topping with cherry pie filling, or apple pie filling, or a sweetened pineapple topping. Some people like sour cream mixed with sugar as a topping too. I personally love it plain. It's one of the best cheesecakes I've had. 

Enjoy!