New York Stlye Cheesecake

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   Preheat Oven on 350 degrees.

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   In a small bowl toss together graham crumbs, butter and 3 tablespoons of sugar.

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   Once these are combined, press this mixture firmly in the bottom and about 2 1/4 -inches up sides of a 9 inch springform pan.

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   With an electric mixer combine the cream cheese and sugar, mix until smooth.

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   Mix the eggs in a seperate bowl and add eggs one at a time on low speed.

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   You don't want to mix on high speed because this causes air to get into the batter, when this happens this causes cracks in your cheesecake during the baking process.

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   Then add vanilla.

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   After the eggs and vanilla have been added remove the bowl from the mixer and fold sour cream into the batter.

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   If you would like, on a very low speed you can mix the sour cream into the batter.

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    Once all of the ingredients have been combined, pour the batter into the springform pan.

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    Get another pan put about 2 inches of water in it, and place it on the bottom rack, and place the cheesecake the center rack.

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    Bake for 30 minutes then turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for one hour.

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    The pan of water helps distribute the heat evenly.

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    After the hour, cover and place in the refrigerator for about 4 hours.

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    within 2 hours in the fridge you can add toppings, I like to add the topping once I remove it from the springform pan.

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    You now have an easy and delicious masterpiece!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.