Cheesecake New York

Classic New York Cheesecake

Classic New York Cheesecake

Ingredients

For Crust:

• 1cup graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup sugar
• 7 tablespoons melted butter
• 12 ounces softened cream cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350F
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter
3. Press into the bottom and up the sides of a greased 8 inch springform pan
4. Bake for 8 minutes, until golden
5. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth
6. Add in sugar and vanilla and beat well
7. Add in eggs one at a time until just combined
8. Bake for 45 minutes, until lightly golden
9. Cool, cover and chill overnight