Cheesecake New York Style Jeff Smith's Recipe

Posted for a request. add a topping of your choice.

Blend the cracker crumbs , 1 / 4 cup sugar , and 1 / 4 cup melted butter , and line the bottom of an 8- or 9-inch ungreased spring form pan.

Blend the sour cream , 1 / 2 cup sugar , eggs , and vanilla in a food blender for 1 minute.

Add the cream cheese.

Blend until smooth.

Pour 2 tbsp melted butter through the top of the machine.

Pour into the spring form pan.

Bake in the lower third of a 325 degree oven for 45 minutes.

When baking is finished , remove from oven , and turn oven onto broil.

Broil the cheesecake just until the top begins to show attractive brown spots.

Refrigerate for 4 hours , preferably overnight , before cutting and serving.

This is not a low calorie version.

Cut into small pieces - it is very rich.

Serves 8-12.

graham cracker crumbs, sugar, butter, sour cream, eggs, vanilla, cream cheese