New York Cheesecake

New York Cheesecake

Crust Ingredients:

• 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 stick butter, melted
• ¼ cup sugar

Filling Ingredients:

• 3 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese, softened
• 5 whole eggs, beaten slightly
• 1 cup sugar
• 1½ tsp. vanilla

Topping Ingredients:

• 3 cups sour cream
• 6 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

1. Mix together crust ingredients and press into bottom of nonstick sprayed 9×13 baking dish.
2. With hand mixer, beat filling ingredients until smooth. Pour over crust. Bake at 325°F for 40-45 minutes or until center is set.
3. Adjust oven temperature to 475°F. Pour topping over cheesecake and bake for an additional 4 minutes.
4. Cool completely. Cut into 18 pieces.
5. Top pieces with your favorite toppings, such as fruit topping, berries, caramel or chocolate.