Ingredients:
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For filling:
- 3 packages (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Instructions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter until smooth. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from oven and let cool.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix vanilla extract, sour cream and flour until smooth.
4. Pour the filling into the springform pan. Smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
6. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.
7. When the cheesecake is ready to serve, empty the sides of the springform pan and cut the cheesecake into pieces. Enjoy!