Original New York Cheesecake

Prepare the base

• 1
  Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a springform pan (24-26 cm). Finely crumble the biscuits and mix with the melted butter.
• 2
  Press the mixture firmly onto the bottom of the pan and pre-bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.

Filling and Baking

• 1
  Beat cream cheese smooth with 200g sugar and flour. Stir in the eggs one by one, then add vanilla extract. Do not incorporate too much air. Pour the mixture onto the base.
• 2
  Bake at 175°C for approx. 45-50 minutes, until the edges are set but the center is still slightly wobbly.

Topping and Chilling

• 1
  Mix sour cream with the remaining 2 tbsp sugar and carefully spread over the hot cake. Bake for another 10 minutes.
• 2
  Let the cake cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours (preferably overnight).