New York Style Cheesecake

Cheesecake, cheesecake, cheesecake, who doesn't love cheesecake? So yummy and very easy to make. You will definitely enjoy this one!  I made it last month for Thanksgiving and added 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree.  Everyone loved it!  So this is definitely a crowd pleaser and something you can make during this holiday season!


15 graham crackers, crushed
2 tablespoons butter, melted
4 (8 oz) packaged of cream cheese
1 1/2 cups sugar
3/4 cup milk
4 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup flour

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9 inch spring form pan.

2. In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter. Press onto bottom of spring form pan.

3. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Blend in milk, and them mix in the eggs one at a time, mixing just enough to incorporate. Mix in sour cream, vanilla and flour until smooth. Pour filling into prepared crust.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn the oven off, and let cake cool in oven with the door closed for 5 to 6 hours; this prevents cracking. Chill in refrigerator until serving.

Photo courtesy of Chef John at Food Wishes