New York Cheesecake

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1
   

   Place the digestive biscuits in a plastic bag and crush them finely with a rolling pin, then transfer to a bowl and mix evenly with the melted butter.

2. 2
   

   Firmly press the butter-coated crumbs into an even layer in a parchment-lined pan, then chill in the freezer to set.

3. 3
   

   Beat the cream cheese until smooth, mix in the sour cream, then add the sugar and heavy cream and blend until silky.

4. 4
   

   Add the beaten eggs in two or three additions, whisking well after each.

5. 5
   

   Finally, add the sifted cake flour and mix until no lumps remain.

6. 6
   

   Pour the batter into the pan and bake in an oven preheated to 170°C for 40 minutes, then lower to 140°C and bake for another 15–20 minutes, watching the color.