New York Style Cheesecake (6-Inch)

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 12 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1/3 cup sour cream

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Prepare Crumb Crust by mixing the graham cracker crumbs, 2 T. granulated sugar and 3 T. unsalted butter. Press firmly into bottom and 3/4 way up the sides of a 6-inch springform pan. Bake in the preheated 350 degree oven for 6 minutes.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and light.

4. 4

   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 a preheated 350 degree oven for 35 minutes. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door propped slightly open for three hours.

5. 5

   Chill. Top with strawberries before serving.