New York Baked Cheesecake on a Graham Crust

What you need

• 180 g (1 3/4 cups) graham cracker crumbs, about 15 whole crackers
• 85 g (6 tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp granulated sugar, for the crust
• 1 pinch salt
• 900 g (2 lb) full-fat cream cheese, 4 blocks, at room temperature
• 250 g (1 1/4 cups) granulated sugar, for the filling
• 120 g (1/2 cup) sour cream, at room temperature
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature

Method

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1. 1

   Heat the oven to 175 °C (350 °F). Wrap the outside of a 23 cm (9 in) springform pan with two layers of heavy foil so no water can seep in.

2. 2

   Stir the crumbs, melted butter, 2 tbsp sugar and the salt together until the mix looks like damp sand.

3. 3

   Press it firmly over the base of the pan and a little way up the sides.

4. 4

   Bake the crust until lightly golden, 8-10 min. Set it aside to cool while the filling is made.

5. 5

   Beat the cream cheese with the remaining sugar on medium speed until completely smooth, 4-5 min. Scrape the bowl twice.

6. 6

   Turn the mixer to low and mix in the sour cream and vanilla.

7. 7

   Add the eggs one at a time on low speed, stopping as soon as each one disappears. Too much beating adds air and cracks the top.

8. 8

   Pour the filling onto the crust, smooth it and tap the pan on the counter to pop large bubbles.

9. 9

   Stand the pan in a roasting tin and pour in boiling water to about 2 cm (3/4 in) up the sides.

10. 10

    Bake until the edges are set and only the middle 5-8 cm (2-3 in) still wobbles when nudged, 60-75 min.

11. 11

    Switch off the oven, prop the door open a crack and leave the cheesecake inside for 45-60 min.

12. 12

    Lift it out of the water, remove the foil and run a thin knife around the edge.

13. 13

    Cool to room temperature on a rack, then cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 6 h, or overnight.

14. 14

    Release the ring and slice with a knife dipped in hot water and wiped between cuts.

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