New York Style Cheesecake

By Jahel

Ingredients

• 2 1/3 C graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 C flour
• 1/2 C unsalted butter, melted and cooled
• 3-8 oz. Pkgs cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 C + 1 T sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 2 large egg yolks
• 1/2 C heavy cream
• 1 t lemon zest
• 1/2 t vanilla extract

Preparation

Step 1

Adjust oven rack to middle position. Pulse first three ingredients in food processor until blended. Line muffin cups with with liners. Press graham cracker mixture firmly onto bottom of lightly greased liners. Cover and chill 30 mins.
Preheat oven to 300. Beat cream cheese at high speed until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs and yolks 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add remaining ingredients, beat at low speed until smooth. Spoon mixture evenly into muffin cups. Bake for 15-20 mins until set.
Transfer pans from oven to wire rack to cool for 10 mins. Remove cakes from pans and cool completely. Cover and chill in a single layer, airtight, at least 4 hours.
Serve with desired toppings.