American Cheese Cake

Preparation of Graham Cracker Crust Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.

Preparation of Cheesecake Filling In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until the filling is creamy and smooth.

Baking Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges are slightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes.

Topping In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, sugar, and vanilla extract. Spread the mixture over the top of the slightly cooled cheesecake. Return the cheesecake to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.

Chilling Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow it to set before serving.