Name: Classic New York Cheesecake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 115 min
Total time: 145 min
Yield: 8 to 10
Ingredients: 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, from 12 whole crackers; 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted; 2 tablespoons sugar; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 32 oz (four 8-oz blocks) cream cheese, at room temperature; 2 cups sugar; 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon packed lemon zest, from 1 lemon; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, from 1 lemon; ¼ teaspoon salt; 6 large eggs; ½ cup sour cream; Special equipment: 9- or 10-inch springform pan; 18-inch heavy-duty aluminum foil (see Pro Tip); Berry sauce , for serving (optional)