New York Cheesecake

By kelsbe

Ingredients

• 2 C graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 C (1 stick) butter melted
• 1 C sugar, divided
• 2 lbs cream cheese (5 - 8 oz packs)
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 t vanilla
• 2 T cornstarch
• 1 C sour cream (8 oz)

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400*.
In a bowl, place graham cracker crumbs, butter & 2 T sugar; blend well.
Reserve 2 T for garnish.
Press remaining mixture onto bottom & sides of a greased 9" spring form pan.
Chill in freezer while preparing filling.
In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese & remaining sugar until smooth & light.
Beat in eggs, vanilla & cornstarch just until blended.
Stir in sour cream.
Pour mixture into prepared crust & bake for 10 mins.
Reduce temperature to 200* & bake for 45 mins.
Turn off oven.
Allow to cool with the door open slightly for 3 hours.
Remove sides from pan.
Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture & chill.
Spread fruit on top, if desired.