Classic New York Cheesecake

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F).

2. 2

   Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs.

3. 3

   Melt the unsalted butter and mix it with the biscuit crumbs until well combined.

4. 4

   Press the mixture into the bottom of a 23cm (9-inch) springform pan to form the crust.

5. 5

   In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.

6. 6

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

7. 7

   Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

8. 8

   Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust in the springform pan.

9. 9

   Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.

10. 10

    Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly open for about 1 hour.

11. 11

    Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.

12. 12

    Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.