Katish's Cheesecake

1. 1

   In a bowl, stir together the zwieback, butter, and sugar until the mixture is combined well and press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

2. 2

   In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream together the sugar and cream cheese until the mixture is light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the flour, salt, vanilla bean, and egg yolks, beaten lightly, and combine the mixture well.

4. 4

   Stir in the sour cream.

5. 5

   In a bowl, beat the egg whites until they just hold stiff peaks and fold them into the cream cheese mixture gently but thoroughly.

6. 6

   Pour the filling into the pan and run a rubber spatula through the filling in a circle about one inch from the rim to help the cake rise evenly.

7. 7

   Bake the cake in the middle of a preheated oven for 60 minutes, turn off and let the cake stand in the oven for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Let the cake cool completely or until it is set, in the pan on a rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.