Classic Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unslated butter, melted
• 4 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs
• 2/3 cup sour cream
• 2/3 cup heavy cream

1. Preheat oven to 325 degree Farenheit, and grease the stringfoam pan.
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. Bake the crust for 10 mins and then let it cool.
4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and vanilla, mixing until well combined.
5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream until smooth.
6. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes. The center should be slightly jiggly!
9. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
10. Remove from the oven and let it cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight
11. Serve chilled, optionally topped with fresh fruit or a fruit compote.