Cheesecake

This is my recipe I have used in the restaurants I have worked in. It is light and creamy and a favorite of my Chefs.

By Kayla Savoie

Crust
graham cracker crumbs
sugar
cinnamon
nutmeg
butter, melted
I like to be able to taste the spices in the crust so I use more. Add the spices and sugar to graham crackers and mix. Add in melted butter and mix to combine, mold into spring form pan on bottom and sides. Set aside.
Filling
3 lbs.  cream cheese
1 1/2 c.   sugar
1 1/2 c.   sour cream
4    eggs
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
Cream cream cheese on low until smooth, scraping gradually.
Add in sugar, mix and scrape sides
Add in sour cream, mix
Add in eggs and vanilla, slowly incorporating in mixer on low. (NEVER go above  med. speed)
Makes 1 cake
Bake at 275*F  with a pan of hot water in oven
1 hour 45 min.  (Approximately depending on oven)


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