Classic Cheesecake

Method

1. I

   Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and butter until smooth.

2. II

   Mix in sugar, corn starch, vanilla, and lemon juice.

3. III

   Beat in eggs one at a time.

4. IV

   Pour the mixture into a springform pan.

5. V

   Place the springform pan into a larger pan.

6. VI

   Add water in the larger pan to halfway up the springform pan.

7. VII

   Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.

8. VIII

   Turn off the oven, open the oven door and let the cheesecake cool for one hour.

9. IX

   Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool another hour.

10. X

    The top of the cheesecake should be slightly brown and cracked.

11. XI

    Refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.