New York Cheesecake

A true New York Deli recipe!

• Ready In: 3 hrs
• Serves: 16
• Yields: 1 cheesecake

Ingredients

• cookie crust

• 2  cups  sifted flour
• 1  large egg
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1 -2  tablespoon brandy or 1 -2  tablespoon rum

• cheesecake

• 1 1⁄2 lbs cream cheese, room temperature
• 6  large eggs, separated
• 1 1⁄3 cups sugar
• 2  tablespoons flour
• 1 3⁄4 cups sour cream
• 2  teaspoons  grated lemon rind
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients and work into a smooth paste. Chill one hour. Then fit into bottom and sides of a 91/2 springform pan. Chill while making filling.
2. Directions:
3. Combine cheese and egg yolks. Beat with electric mixer till perfectly smooth. Then, add while continuing to beat, 1 C sugar, the flour, sour cream and flavorings. Beat till light and smooth. Then whip the egg whites with the remaining 1/3 C sugar till soft peaks form. Fold whites into cheese mixture and pour into the prepared pan.
4. Bake at 325 for 70 - 75 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool in oven with the door ajar.
5. Note: I have also baked this in a bain marie or water bath but have not noticed much difference.