NEW YORK-STYLE CHEESECAKE

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I found this recipe in a magazine years ago. It's the best cheesecake I have ever tasted! The recipe calls for graham cracker crumbs but sometimes I use vanilla wafer crumbs. This recipe is submitted in loving memory of my friend Ronnie.

Provided by PCrocker

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Coat bottom and sides of 8-inch springform pan with nonstick spray; set aside.
  • Crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs and butter together; press firmly over bottom of pan.
  • Filling: Mix sugar and cornstarch in a large bowl.
  • Add cream cheese and beat with a mixer on medium speed until smooth.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla just until mixed, scraping down the sides of bowl as needed.
  • On low speed, add cream; beat just to blend.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 55 to 60 minutes until cake has risen, edges are very lightly browned and center still jiggles when pan is moved.
  • Cool in pan on a wire rack about 1 1/2 hours (cake will set completely).
  • Run knife around edge of pan; cover loosely and refrigerate at least 4 hours.

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