New York Cheesecake

Here's a really nice easy recipe for a New York style cheesecake from my friend, Rick.  I made this recently for some friends and it was a big hit!

For the crust:
Mix 1 1/2 C sugar, 1 1/3 C graham cracker crumbs, 1 1/2 sticks melted butter and press onto the bottom and sides of a 10 inch spring form pan.

For the filling:
Cream together in a large mixing bowl 3 packages cream cheese, 1 1/2 C sugar and 1 pint sour cream until very creamy and smooth.  Then add 5 eggs, 2 t vanilla and 2 t lemon juice.

Pour into the crust and bake at 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes until nicely browned on top and the center doesn't tremble when the cake is gently shaken.  I put a pan on the rack under the cheesecake while it's baking to catch any melted butter that might drip out while it's baking.

I'm glad I remembered to take this photo before it was all gone.  Enjoy!