New York-Style Cheesecake - Cooks Illustrated
INGREDIENTS
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Graham Cracker Crust
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1cup graham cracker crumbs (4 ounces, 8 whole crackers, broken into rough pieces and processed in food processor until uniformly fine)
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1tablespoon granulated sugar
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5tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus additional 1 tablespoon melted butter for greasing pan
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Cheesecake Filling
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2 1/2poundscream cheese, cut into rough 1-inch chunks and left to stand at room temperature for 30 to 45 minutes
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1/8teaspoontable salt
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1 1/2cups granulated sugar (10 1/2 ounces)
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1/3cup sour cream (2 1/2 ounces)
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2teaspoons lemon juice from 1 lemon
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2teaspoonsvanilla extract
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2 large egg yolks
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6 large eggs
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