CHEESE CAKE - NEW YORK STYLE 
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. plus 2 tbsp. melted butter
1 1/2 c. sour cream
2 eggs
2 tsp. vanilla
1 lb. cream cheese

Blend cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter and line bottom of 9 inch spring form pan. Blend sour cream, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla in food blender for 1 minute. Add cream cheese. Blend until smooth. Pour 2 tablespoons butter through the top of the machine. Pour into pan. Bake in the lower third of a 325 degree oven for 45 minutes.

When baking is finished remove from oven and turn oven to broil. Broil cheesecake just until the top begins to show attractive spots of brown. Cool about 4 hours before slicing. Serves 8. Depending on size.

 

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