Father Guido Sarducci Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients

• Crust Ingredients
• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (finely crushed)
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
• Cream cheese, 24 ounces (3 packages) softened to room temperature
• Granulated sugar, 1 cup
• Sour cream, 1 cup adds tang and creaminess
• Vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons pure for best flavor
• Large eggs, 3 room temperature
• All-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons prevents cracking
• Topping Ingredients
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract