NEW YORK CHEESECAKE
1 7/8 cups Sunshine graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 cup sugar, divided use
2 lbs. cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 cup sour cream
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
In a bowl, place sunshine graham cracker crumbs, butter and 2 tablespoons sugar; blend well. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the mixture 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.
Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 200 degrees F 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 12 servings |