New York Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup flour
• 5 large eggs
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 lemon

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Wrap outside of 9-inch springform pan with foil.

2. 2

   Mix graham crumbs and butter. Press into bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan.

3. 3

   Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and flour, beat well.

4. 4

   Add eggs and yolks one at a time, mixing after each.

5. 5

   Stir in sour cream, vanilla, and lemon zest.

6. 6

   Pour into crust. Place pan in a larger pan with 1 inch hot water.

7. 7

   Bake 1.5 hours until set but center jiggles slightly.

8. 8

   Turn off oven, crack door, let cool 1 hour inside.

9. 9

   Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.