Level: Intermediate
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Nutritional Analysis Per Serving (Serving Size: 1 of 10 servings)
Calories: 661
Total Fat: 43 g
Saturated Fat: 23 g
Carbohydrates: 62 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Sugar: 36 g
Protein: 9 g
Cholesterol: 140 mg
Sodium: 441 mg
Total: 2 hr 31 min
Prep: 25 min
Inactive: 6 min
Cook: 2 hr

Crust:
33 graham cracker squares, crushed
4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus extra for greasing the pan
1 tablespoon sugar

Filling:
20 ounces cream cheese
1 1/4 cups sour cream
1 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
3 yolks
1/3 cup heavy cream

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Preheat your oven to 300F and get ready to craft the silkiest cheesecakelightly brush a 9 by 3-inch cake pan with melted butter, then line the bottom and sides with parchment paper for easy release.
In a bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Press two-thirds firmly into the pan's bottom. Spread the rest on a baking sheet and bake both for 10 minutes until golden. Cool and reserve the crumbs for a crunchy side finish that'll wow your guests.
With a mixer and paddle attachment, beat sour cream for 10 seconds. Add cream cheese and sugar; mix low for 30 seconds, then medium, scraping as needed for a lump-free base.
Whisk vanilla, eggs, yolks, and heavy cream in another bowl. Slowly stream into the mixer on medium, scraping midway, until velvety smooth. Pour over the cooled crustyour showstopper filling is ready!
Drop oven to 250F. Bake in a water bath for 1 hour. Turn off oven, crack door 1 minute, then close for another hour. Chill at least 6 hours (overnight for perfection) to set that creamy texture.
To unmold, dip pan in hot water 15 seconds. Invert onto a cake round, press reserved crumbs onto sides for elegant flair, and slice with a hot-water-dipped knife for flawless, restaurant-worthy cuts.

Indulge in this intermediate-level masterpieceits buttery crust, rich filling, and pro tips make it irresistible for holiday gatherings or any night you crave pure bliss!