# Cheesecake

![Cheesecake](pix/cheesecake.webp)

Classic cheesecake with a sour cream topping.
A springform pan is optimal, however a 9"x13" baking pan suffices.

## Ingredients

- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp melted butter
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese (room temp)
- 5 eggs
- 3 1/2 cups sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract

## Directions

1 Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C)
2 Butter the pan
3 mix graham crackers, melted butter, and 1 tbsp sugar in bowl
4 Press into pan
5 Beat in 1 egg at a time into the cream cheese
6 Stir in 3/4 cup sugar and vanilla extract
7 Pour mixture into pan
8 Bake for an hour
9 For topping, mix sour cream and 3/4 cup sugar
10 Remove cake from oven and let it stand for 15 mins
11 Raise temp. to 350°F (175°C)
12 Spread topping and bake for another 15 mins
13 Chill cake for several hours & enjoy!

## Contribution

- Thomas Fasano --[website](https://tomfasano.xyz), [donate](https://tomfasano.xyz/donate/donate.html)

;tags dessert sweet