new york cheesecake recipe

### New York Cheesecake **Ingredients:** **For the crust:** - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs - 1/4 cup granulated sugar - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted **For the filling:** - 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened - 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract - 4 large eggs - 2/3 cup sour cream - 2/3 cup heavy cream **Instructions:** 1. **Preheat the oven:** Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. 2. **Make the crust:** In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool. 3. **Prepare the filling:** In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until well combined. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the sour cream and heavy cream until smooth. 4. **Bake the cheesecake:** Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the center is just set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.