new york cheesecake

How To Make new york cheesecake

• 1

  Crust: In a bowl, mix together the crumbs, butter, and sugar and press into the bottom and partly up the sides of a 9 or 10 inch springform pan. Bake in a preheated 325 for 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Let cool.
• 2

  Cake: In a mixer, combine the cheese and sugar until blended.
• 3

  Add eggs and blend until smooth.
• 4

  Mix in flour, lemon zest and cream. Pour into crust lined pan.
• 5

  Bake in a preheated 400 oven for 10 minutes; reduce temperature to 250 and continue baking 35 to 40 minutes longer or until just barely set.
• 6

  Turn off the oven, leave the door ajar, and let cool in the oven for 1 hour longer.
• 7

  To serve, remove pan sides and cut into wedges.
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