Spray a 9” springform pan with nonstick spray all along the inside.
Wrap foil around the outside of the pan all along the bottom and up the sides of the pan with tinfoil a couple of times to protect it from the water bath.
Set pan aside.
In a large bowl, combine the crust ingredients and press firmly into the bottom and bake for 8 minutes. Cool while you prepare the filling.
For the Filling
In a standing mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, or a large bowl with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until completely smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add in the sugar, salt, vanilla and lemon extract and beat again until smooth.
One at a time, add each egg and yolk, beating in between each addition.
Switch to a spoon or rubber spatula and stir in the sour cream and heavy cream.
Pour over the crust and smooth the top out.
Place the cheesecake in a large cake pan or roasting pan. Fill the pan with 2” of hot water to act as a water bath.
Gently carry the cheesecake to the oven and bake for 1 hour .
Turn the oven off and leave the cheesecake alone for 35 minutes. Run a hot or greased knife around the edge and shut the door for another 2-4 hours.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven.
Allow to cool on a cooling rack, thus encouraging air to circulate around the cheesecake until it has cooled completely.
Cover with saran wrap and chill for 8-10 hours before serving.
Notes
*you may use 1/3 cup sour cream instead of the heavy cream for the cheesecakeCheesecake will keep for 5 days in the refrigerator
Nutrition Facts
Best Cheesecake Recipe
Amount Per Serving (1 slice)
Calories 335Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat 12g18%
Saturated Fat 5g31%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
Cholesterol 116mg39%
Sodium 182mg8%
Potassium 78mg2%
Carbohydrates 52g17%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 42g47%
Protein 5g10%
Vitamin A 322IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 32mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.