New York Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup margarine or butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 4 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup sour cream

Directions

1. In small bowl toss together graham crumbs, margarine or butter and 2 tablespoons sugar. Press crumb mixture onto bottom and 2 1/4-inches up sides of 9-inch springform pan. Chill in freezer while preparing filling.
2. In large mixing bowl beat cream cheese on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Add 1 1/3 cups sugar, cornstarch and vanilla. Beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined after each addition. Stir in sour cream. 
3. Pour into crust. Bake at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 1 1/4 hours or until center is almost set. Cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Loosen sides of pan. Continue cooling on wire rack for 45 minutes more. 
4. Refrigerate at least 3 hours. Garnish as desired. Store in refrigerator.