Junior's Original Cheesecake

• cup graham cracker crumbs↗1⁄4 1⁄4
• cup sugar, plus↗3⁄4 3⁄4
• tablespoons sugar↗2 2
• tablespoons sifted cornstarch3 3
• ounces cream cheese, softened↗30 30
• large egg↗1 1
• cup heavy cream (whipping)↗1⁄2 1⁄2
• teaspoon vanilla extract↗3⁄4 3⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Generously butter the bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform pan.

3. 3

   Lightly coat the bottom of the pan with the graham cracker crumbs and refrigerate pan.

4. 4

   In large bowl, combine the sugar and cornstarch.

5. 5

   Beat in cream cheese, then beat in egg.

6. 6

   Slowly drizzle in the heavy cream, beating constantly.

7. 7

   Add vanilla and stir well.

8. 8

   Pour the mixture into prepared pan and bake until top is golden, 40-45 minutes.

9. 9

   Cool in pan on a wire rack for 3 hours.