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Elaine's Cheesecake

Elaine's Cheesecake is built on Sugar Granulated, Sour Cream, Butter Or Margarine, and Chocolate Sandwich Cookie Crumbs. Keep it handy for the next time you cook it.

Illustrative photo

Ingredients

• 1 cup
• 1 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 1 1/4 cup
• 1/4 cup
• 3 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   In a small bowl, blend well the graham cracker crumbs, butter or margarine, and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar.

2. 2

   Press the crumb mixture in the bottom of a greased 8 ″ or 9 ″ springform pan.

3. 3

   Place the pan in the freezer to chill while you prepare the filling.

4. 4

   When the cream cheese and sugar mixture is light and creamy, mix in the eggs, vanilla, and the cornstarch, making sure it is mixed well.

5. 5

   It should be a nice light yellow color.

6. 6

   Mix in the sour cream until well mixed.

7. 7

   Pour the mixture into the prepared springform pan.

8. 8

   Bake in a preheated 450 degree oven for 10 minutes.

9. 9

   Reduce the temperature to 200 degrees and bake for another 45 minutes.

10. 10

    Turn oven off and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door opened slightly for 2 1/2 to 3 hours.

11. 11

    Remove sides from pan and chill in refrigerator for another 2 to 3 hours.

12. 12

    You can use the Oreo Cookie Crumbs in place of the Graham Cracker Crumbs for a wonderfully delightful change. (This is the way that most of the people order it from me.)