Basic Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Butter a medium sized spring form pan with 1 tablespoon butter.
3. 3
   Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
4. 4
   Mix the cinnamon, brown sugar, and graham cracker crumbs together, then stir in the melted butter.
5. 5
   Coat the crumbs well with the butter, then press them into the bottom of the spring form pan.
6. 6
   Place pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
7. 7
   Whip the cream cheese in a mixer.
8. 8
   With the mixture running slowly, sprinkle in the sugar and cornstarch, then add in the eggs and vanilla.
9. 9
   Slowly add the cream or half and half until all ingredients are well mixed.
10. 10
    Pour into the spring-form pan.
11. 11
    Place the pan on a cookie sheet and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the top begins to brown and the cake is firm.
12. 12
    Cool at room temperature and refrigerate.
13. 13
    Serve well chilled.