NY Style Cheesecake (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs.
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1/2 cup brown sugar.
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5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
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32 oz cream cheese, softened.
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1 cup white granulated sugar.
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1/4 cup sour cream.
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3 eggs, room temperature.
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3/4 cup heavy whipping cream.
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3 tbsp cornstarch.
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2 tsp vanilla extract.
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For topping (optional):.
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1 lb strawberries.
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3/4 cup white granulated sugar.
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1 tbsp fresh lemon juice.
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1/4 cup water.
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1 tsp vanilla extract.
# Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease 9-inch springform pan and wrap outside with foil.
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Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, vanilla, brown sugar. Press into pan bottom and sides.
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Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Add sugar, eggs one at a time, then sour cream, vanilla, cream, and cornstarch.
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Place in water bath, bake 85-90 minutes until edges set with slight jiggle in center.
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Cool in turned-off oven 10 minutes, then counter 10 minutes, then refrigerate 6 hours.
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Cook chopped strawberries with sugar, lemon, water, vanilla for 10-15 minutes until thickened.
# Notes:
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Use room temperature ingredients.
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Water bath essential for texture.
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Keeps 5 days in refrigerator.