Cheater's New York Style Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 graham cracker pie crust, ready-made
• 1 1/2 cups sour cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

1. 1

   Combine the sour cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract in a mixer for one minute. Add the cream cheese and mix until smooth. Add the melted butter and mix a few seconds longer.

2. 2

   Pour into ready-made pie crust ( I use the larger ones with the 2 extra servings) and bake at 325 degrees F for 45 minutes.

3. 3

   If you want to brown the top, turn on the broiler and watch it. If you look away, it will burn.

4. 4

   Cool for at least 4 hours in the refrigerator. Overnight is better. Cut into thin slices. It is cheesecake after all.

5. 5

   We prefer it plain, but feel free to add the topping of your choice.