Top Secret Carnegie Deli Classic New York Cheesecake

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   Leave the butter & cream cheese out of the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes to soften.

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   Make the crust by creaming together butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teas vanilla & salt.

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   Add 1 egg & mix well.

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   Add 1-1/2 cups flour & stir well to combine.

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   Preheat oven to 375 F, then press half of the dough onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.

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   Bake for 5 to 7 minutes or until edge of dough begins to turn light brown.

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   Cool.

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    When the pan has cooled, take the remaining dough & press it around the inside edge of the pan.

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    Don't go all the way up to the top though.

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    Leave about a 1/2-inch margin from the top of the pan.

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    Crank oven up to 500F Combine cream cheese, 1-1/3 cups sugar, 2 teas vanilla & lemon juice with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth.

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    Mix in sour cream & 2 Tbls flour.

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    Add the eggs & mix on slow speed until combined.

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    Pour cream cheese filing into the pan and bake at 500 F for 10 minutes.

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    Reduce heat to 350 F & bake for 30 to 35 minutes more, or until the center is firm.

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    Cover & cool in refrigerator for several hours or overnight before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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