New York Cheesecake

This New York cheesecake recipe is surprisingly simple to make, and the results are always creamy and delicious. New York-style cheesecake is America's most popular version, with very good reason. If you've always wanted to taste an authentic New York cheesecake give this simple recipe a try.

Makes One 9-inch New York Cheesecake

• 16 graham crackers, crushed fine
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 2 lbs cream cheese (four 8-ounce packages)
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

1. In a mixing bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch round springform pan.
   
   
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in the milk, and then the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to combine. Mix in the sour cream, vanilla, lemon zest, and flour until the mixture is smooth. Pour the filling into pan.
   
   
3. Bake for 1 hour, turn the oven off and let cake cool with the door closed for 4 hours to prevent cracking. Chill completely in refrigerator before serving.

Serve plain, or topped with berry sauce.

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