New York Style Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 5 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
• 1.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 32 ounces Cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 tablespoon Vanilla extract
• 4 units Large eggs
• 1 teaspoon Lemon juice(optional)
• 3 tablespoons All-purpose flour

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

3. 3

   Lower oven temperature to 325°F (160°C).

4. 4

   In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Do not overmix to avoid air bubbles.

5. 5

   Blend in sour cream, vanilla, lemon juice, and flour.

6. 6

   Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until combined.

7. 7

   Pour batter over the crust. Wrap the outside of the pan in heavy-duty foil and place in a larger roasting pan filled with 1 inch of hot water (water bath).

8. 8

   Bake for 75-90 minutes until the edges are set but the center still wobbles slightly.

9. 9

   Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Let the cheesecake cool inside the oven for 1 hour.

10. 10

    Remove from oven, cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours or overnight before serving.