Simply Delicious New York Style Cheesecake

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This wonderful cheesecake recipe is from emeril lagasse with a few modifications to the crust. one of the secrets to a successful cheesecake that does not crack is to avoid over mixing the batter. the zest adds such a great flavor and it really is simply delicious.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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Combine graham cracker crumbs , melted butter & 2 tbsp sugar , mixing well.

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Press onto bottom of a 10 inch springform pan , pressing up sides slightly.

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Bake in preheated oven about 8-10 minutes.

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Set aside to cool.

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In large mixing bowl using an electric mixer combine cream cheese , 1 3 / 4 cup sugar , zests and vanilla extract beating until light and creamy.

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Add the flour , eggs , yolks , sour cream , vanilla bean seeds and bourbon and mix just until smooth.

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Pour mixture into the prepared springform pan.

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Wrap the pan with heavy duty foil and place in a roasting pan.

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Fill the roasting pan with enough hot water to come half way up the sides of the pan.

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Bake for 1 1 / 2 hours.

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Remove from oven and remove from water bath.

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Remove foil and place on counter until it comes to room temperature.

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Place in refrigerator overnight or at least 6 hours.

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Ingredients

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graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, cream cheese, lemon, zest of, orange, zest of, vanilla extract, all-purpose flour, eggs, egg yolks, sour cream, vanilla bean, bourbon