Tall and Creamy Cheesecake Recipe

"Not really a New York cheesecake — there’s no lemon (although there could be) — this is an all-American cheesecake of the big, beautiful, lush and creamy variety, the kind that causes gasps of delight when you bring it to the table and sighs of satisfaction when you and your guests savor bite after bite It’s also a cheesecake you can customize You can make the cake milder or tangier by using all heavy cream or all sour cream, or a combination of the two..."

INGREDIENTS
1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
Pinch of salt
½ stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
2 pounds (four 8-ounce boxes) cream cheese, at room temperature
1 ⅓ cups sugar
½ teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs, at room temperature
1 ⅓ cups sour cream or heavy cream, or a combination of the two
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