NEW YORK CHEESECAKE 
2 c. Sunshine graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
1 c. sugar, divided
2 lb. cream cheese
2 lg. eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. sour cream

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a bowl, place Sunshine graham cracker crumbs, butter and 2 tablespoons sugar; blend well. Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish. Press remaining mixture onto bottom and sides of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Chill in freezer while preparing filling.

In mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth and light. Beat in eggs, vanilla and cornstarch, just until blended. Stir in sour cream. Pour mixture into prepared crust and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 200 degrees and bake 45 minutes. Turn off oven; allow to cool with the door opened slightly, for 3 hours.

Remove sides from pan; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture and chill. Makes about 12 servings.

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New York Cheesecake
   #91972
 Sofie Schmidt (Illinois) says:
The New York Cheesecake was an overwhelming hit with my friends and family, that now it's all they want me to make for all holidays !! However, I would like to make cheesecake bars with this recipe? .. but not sure if the same applies to bars.
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 Robin R. Garness (South Dakota) says:
This is the best cheesecake recipe I've ever used. I've tried many over the years, but this one rocks! My family asks for it regularly. ..

 

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