NEW YORK STYLE CHEESECAKE

Crumb Crust (recipe follows)
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup sour cream

In large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth and light. Beat in the egg, vanilla, lemon peel (rind), and cornstarch, only until thoroughly mixed. Stir in the sour cream until the mixture is well blended. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.

Bake in preheated 350 degree F oven for 25-30 minutes. Allow the cake to cool in the oven, with the door propped slightly open, for 45 minutes. Chill in pan.

Top with blueberries, other fruit, or enjoy plain.

CRUMB CRUST

2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
3 tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

Mix all ingredients together and press firmly into the bottom and 3/4 up the sides of the Non-Stick 4 inch Springform Mold. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 6 minutes. Remove.

Makes 2 cheesecakes
Source: Wilton Singles (4-Inch) Springform Pans

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