New York, New York - Cheesecake

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   Place oven rack in center of oven; heat to 325F (160C).

2. 2

   Coat 8-inch (20cm) spring form pan evenly with the butter.

3. 3

   Place cake crumbs in pan; tilt and rotate pan to evenly coat bottom and sides with crumbs.

4. 4

   Press crumbs gently into place.

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   Invert pan to discard any excess crumbs; reserve pan.

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   Cut cream cheese into 1-inch cubes; place in a large mixer bowl.

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   Beat at medium speed, scraping down sides of bowl as needed, until completely smooth.

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   Continue beating while slowly adding whipping cream, lemon juice and vanilla, scraping down sides of bowl as needed.

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   Beat until mixture is smooth.

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    Add sour cream to cheese mixture, beat at medium speed until blended.

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    Continue beating while very slowly adding sugar; beat until sugar is absorbed.

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    Add eggs, about 1/4 cup at a time, beating well and scraping down sides of bowl after each addition.

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    Pour batter into reserved pan.

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    Gently rotate pan several quarter-turns to settle batter.

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    Bake until sides of cake are set 2 inches in from edges and center is still pudding like, about 1 hour and 15 minutes, for a creamy center.

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    For a firmer center, bake until center is just set, 8 to 10 minutes longer.

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    Turn oven off.

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    Let cake stand in oven with door propped open 8 inches, 30 minutes.

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    Transfer pan to wire rack away from drafts.

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    Let cool undisturbed until sides and bottom of pan are completely cooled to room temperature.

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    Remove sides of pan.

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    Refrigerate cake uncovered overnight or at least 8 hours.

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    Cover cake loosely with plastic wrap.

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    Refrigerate until serving time.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.