New York Style Cheesecake (6-inch)
rec.food.baking/pbrud (1998)

WILTON recipe for New York Style Cheesecake in a 6 inch springform pan.

12 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 Tbsp. cornstarch
1/3 cup sour cream

In large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and light. Beat in the egg, vanilla and cornstarch, only until thoroughly mixed. Stir in the sour cream until mixture is well blended.

Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven, with the door propped slightly open for three (3) hours. Chill. Top with strawberries or cherries.

CRUMB CRUST

2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar
3 Tbsp. soft butter

Mix all ingredients and press firmly into bottom and 3/4 way up the sides of 6 inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 6 minutes.