New York Cheesecake


4-8oz pkg Cream cheese (room temp)
1 stick unsalted butter (room temp)
2 Cups Sour cream (room temp)
2 tsp corn starch
1 1/4 Cup sugar
5 large eggs(room temp)
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 tsp Lemon juice
1 sleeve of Original gram crackers (crushed)
6 tbp butter (melted)

For cracker crumb crust- combine crushed graham crackers with 6 tbs butter, combine well,

***Very important to have listed ingredients at room temp***
In standing mixer add cream cheese, 1 stick butter, mix on med low setting until well combined.  Add Sour cream, cornstarch, sugar, vanilla and lemon juice.  Combine well, approximately 3-4 minutes. Slowly add eggs until just combined .
Wrap spring form pan tightly with foil.  spray liberally with non stick cooking spray, Spoon crust onto bottom of pan..  Smooth out,  pour cheesecake batter into pan.
Place foil wrapped pan into large baking pan and fill with water just slightly half way up.
(this will prevent cracking by keeping your oven moist)
Bake in 300 degree oven for 2 hours.
allow to cool completely then remove spring form pan.  Allow to chill overnight in refrigerator for maximum taste.  Top with your favorite toppings.
ENJOY!