New York Cheesecake

== Description ==
== Ingredients ==
Cookie Crust
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
* 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces and chilled
* 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
* 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling
* 5 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
* 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 5 eggs
* 2 egg yolks
* 1/2 cup sour cream
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== Directions ==
# Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
# To prepare the crust, in a large bowl, combine the flour, Sugar, and lemon zest.
# Using a pastry blender or two knives, cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly.
# Using a fork, stir in the egg yolk and vanilla until all the dough is moistened.
# Pat one third of the crust over the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with its sides removed.
# Bake for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool.
# Grease the sides of the springform pan and attach to the bottom.
# Pat the remaining two thirds of the crust around the sides, coming up to a height of about 2 inches.
# Increase the oven temperature to 475 degrees F.
# In a large mixing bowl at medium speed, beat together the cream cheese, Sugar, and salt until creamy.
# Add the vanilla extract.
# Add the eggs and egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
# Add the sour cream and mix well. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
# Bake for 10 minutes. Watch the top of the cake to avoid overbrowning.
# Reduce the oven temperature to 200 degrees F and bake for an additional 60 minutes.
# Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
# While the cake is still warm, gently run a thin-bladed knife around the inside edges of the pan to loosen the sides of the cake. #When completely cool, carefully remove the sides of the pan.
# Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
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== Contributed by: ==
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