New York Cheesecake

• 2 cup graham crackers (crushed into crumbs)
• 5 tbsp butter (melted)
• 32 oz cream cheese (4 blocks, room temperature)
• 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup sour cream
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 4 eggs (room temperature)
• 1 tbsp vanilla extract
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

How to Make It

1. 1

   Mix crumbs with melted butter. Press into a greased 9" springform pan. Bake at 325°F for 10 minutes.

2. 2

   Beat cream cheese until completely smooth. Gradually beat in sugar.

3. 3

   Mix in sour cream, cream, vanilla, and lemon juice. Beat in eggs one at a time on low speed.

4. 4

   Pour over crust. Wrap pan in foil. Bake in a water bath at 325°F for 75-80 minutes until set but with a slight jiggle in center.

5. 5

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

6. 6

   Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve with fresh berries or berry sauce.