New York Cheesecake

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Ingredients

1 cup	graham cracker crumbs
2 tablespoons	granulated sugar
4 tablespoons	unsalted butter, melted
8 ounces	cream cheese, softened

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. 2 In a small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
3. 3 Press the mixture into the bottom of a 6-inch springform pan to form the crust.
4. 4 In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
5. 5 Add 1/3 cup of sugar and vanilla extract, and beat until combined.
6. 6 Add the egg and mix until just blended.
7. 7 Gently fold in the sour cream until smooth.
8. 8 Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
9. 9 Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
10. 10 Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for 1 hour.
11. 11 Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 2 hours before serving.