New York Cheesecake



INGREDIENTS:

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/3 cup white sugar

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup butter, softened

2 1/2 pounds cream cheese, softened

1 3/4 cups white sugar

3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

5 eggs

2 egg yolks

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream

DIRECTIONS:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat
a 10 inch springform pan with spray oil. Note: You could use
a 9x13 inch pan instead.

2. To make the crust: Combine 1 1/2 cups flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1
egg and 1/2 cup butter or margarine. Spread to the edges of the
pan. Prick all over with a fork, then bake 15 minutes at 400
degrees F (200 degrees C). Allow to cool.

3. Increase oven temperature to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). In
a large bowl, combine cream cheese, 1 3/4 cups sugar, 3
tablespoons flour, 5 eggs and the yolks and mix thoroughly. Add
cream and mix only enough to blend.

4. Pour filling over crust and bake for 10 minutes at 475 degrees
F (245 degrees C). Reduce temperature to 200 degrees
F (95 degrees C) and continue to bake for one hour. Turn oven off,
but leave cake in for another hour. Don't worry if it looks a
little jiggly in the center.

5. Chill overnight. This is imperative! If desired, top with your
favorite fruit or serve plain.



New York Cheesecake