Classic Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Beat cream cheese, sour cream, and butter until smooth.
2. 2
   Mix in sugar, corn starch, vanilla, and lemon juice.
3. 3
   Beat in eggs one at a time.
4. 4
   Pour the mixture into a springform pan.
5. 5
   Place the springform pan into a larger pan.
6. 6
   Add water in the larger pan to halfway up the springform pan.
7. 7
   Bake at 375 degrees for 1 hour.
8. 8
   Turn off the oven, open the oven door and let the cheesecake cool for one hour.
9. 9
   Remove the cheesecake from the oven and cool another hour.
10. 10
    The top of the cheesecake should be slightly brown and cracked.
11. 11
    Refrigerate at least 6 hours before serving.