New York Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 7/8 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
1 c. sugar, divided
2 lb. cream cheese
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. sour cream

Preparation

Preheat oven to 450\u00b0.
In a bowl, place graham cracker crumbs, butter and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
Blend well.
Reserve 2 tablespoons for garnish.
Press remaining mixture onto bottom and sides of a greased 9-inch pie plate.
Chill in freezer.
In mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth and light. Beat in eggs, vanilla and cornstarch.
Stir in sour cream.
Pour mixture into prepared crust; bake for 10 minutes.
Reduce temperature to 200\u00b0 and bake for 45 minutes.
Cool for 3 hours. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.