Alton Brown S Sour Cream Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredients for Alton Brown S Sour Cream Cheesecake

• Graham Cracker Squares
• Unsalted Butter
• Butter
• 1 ½ cups granulated sugar (1 tablespoon for crust)
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 16 ounces sour cream
• Vanilla Extract
• 4 large eggs
• Egg Yolks
• 1 cup heavy cream

How to Make Alton Brown S Sour Cream Cheesecake

1. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
2. Grease and flour a 9x3 inch springform pan.
3. In a medium bowl, combine 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup (½ stick) melted unsalted butter, and 1 tablespoon granulated sugar. Mix well.
4. Press ¾ of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside remaining crumbs.
5. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
6. In a large bowl, beat 16 ounces sour cream for 10 seconds using a paddle attachment.
7. Add 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, and 1 ½ cups granulated sugar. Beat on low speed for 30 seconds, then increase to medium speed until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
8. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 4 large eggs, 4 large egg yolks, and 1 cup heavy cream.
9. Slowly pour the wet ingredients into the cream cheese mixture with the mixer on medium speed. Mix until fully combined, stopping to scrape down the bowl as needed.
10. Pour the batter into the cooled crust.
11. Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan. Pour enough hot water into the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the springform pan (water bath).
12. Bake for 1 hour at 250°F (120°C).
13. Turn off the oven, prop the oven door open slightly (using a wooden spoon), and let the cheesecake cool in the oven for 1 hour.
14. Remove from oven and water bath. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or preferably overnight.
15. To serve, run a thin knife around the edge of the cheesecake to loosen it from the pan. Carefully remove the pan sides.
16. Press the remaining graham cracker crumbs around the sides of the cheesecake.
17. To slice cleanly, dip your knife in hot water and wipe dry before each cut.