Kelly's Hint of Lemon New York Cheesecake

• graham cracker crumbs↗1 cup
• sugar↗3⁄4 cup
• melted butter, plus1⁄4 cup
• melted butter2 tablespoons
• sour cream↗1 1⁄2 cups
• eggs↗2
• vanilla↗2 teaspoons
• cream cheese↗2 ounce
• lemon peel↗1 1⁄2 tablespoons
• lemon juice↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350°F.

2. 2

   mix together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup melted butter and sugar with a fork until crumbs moistened.

3. 3

   Pour crumbs into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan and press down firmly.

4. 4

   set aside pan and crust.

5. 5

   In a blender, blend sour cream, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs and vanilla on medium-high speed for about one minute or until smooth.

6. 6

   Leaving the blender running, add pieces of cream cheese through top of blender one at a time; blend to smooth.

7. 7

   Blend in lemon zest and juice.

8. 8

   Turn of blender and gently stir mixture to get out air bubbles.

9. 9

   Pour into prepared pan.

10. 10

    Bake for 45 minutes.

11. 11

    When finished allow to cool in oven.

12. 12

    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.