Sour Cream Cheesecake With Vanilla Bean

1. 1

   In a bowl stir together crushed wafers and cinnamon with a fork.

2. 2

   Pour in butter, and stir until mixture is moist.

3. 3

   Press mixture into a 9-inch springform pan, forming a crust just over 1 inch high around the sides.

4. 4

   You might think you need more wafers, but you don't.

5. 5

   Press patiently until a tight, thin layer forms.

6. 6

   Chill until needed.

7. 7

   Heat oven to 350 degrees with baking sheet on center rack.

8. 8

   In an electric mixer, whisk cream cheese until creamy and fluffy.

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   Add eggs, 2/3 cup sugar and seeds from vanilla bean, and whisk until very smooth.

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    Scrape bowl with a spatula to break up lumps.

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    Pour into crust, and place on baking sheet.

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    Bake 25 minutes.

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    Meanwhile, blend sour cream with 3 tablespoons sugar.

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    After 25 minutes, remove cake from oven, and let sit 5 minutes.

15. 15

    Increase oven heat to 450 degrees.

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    Gently spoon sour cream mixture on top, and spread evenly.

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    Return cake to oven, and bake 7 minutes.

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    Cool on a wire rack.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.