New York Style Cheesecake

Very rich with whipping cream and sour cream.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• CRUST

• 3 1⁄2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1  tablespoon cinnamon
• 1⁄4 cup  melted butter

• FILLING

• 5 (250 g) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
• 2  cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups heavy cream
• 2  tablespoons lemon juice
• 1  tablespoon vanilla
• 4  eggs, at room temperature
• 1 1⁄2 cups sour cream

Directions

1. CRUST: Combine crust ingredients.
2. Press into bottom and sides of 10-inch springform pan.
3. Chill.
4. Preheat oven to 325 F.
5. FILLING: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
6. Add cream, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until well blended.
7. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
8. Stir in sour cream.
9. Pour mixture into prepared shell and bake in oven until center is just set, about 90 minutes.
10. Turn off oven and prop door open slightly.
11. After about 30 minutes, transfer to a rack to cool.
12. Chill overnight.
13. Serve with fresh fruit or a fruit sauce.
14. 12-14 servings.
15. Dining In.