Easy New York Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 cup white sugar , divided
• 2 pounds cream cheese , softened
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup sour cream

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).

2. 2

   Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar together in a medium bowl until well combined. Press mixture onto the bottom of a 9-or 10-inch springform pan. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes.

3. 3

   Beat cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs, cornstarch, and vanilla until just combined. Stir in sour cream until blended. Pour into the prepared crust.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes. Turn the oven off and leave cheesecake in the oven with the door ajar for 3 hours. Place cheesecake in the refrigerator to cool completely before slicing. Serve with your favorite topping.