Mrs. Markowitz's Cheesecake

preheat oven to 325 degrees.

Mix cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and eggs until well blended.

Add lemon juice and vanilla.

Blend in melted butter and mix until smooth.

Sift together 1/2 cup sugar, cornstarch and flour.

Add to cream mixture.

Blend in sour cream.

Pour mixture into spring form pan and bake for 1 hour

Turn off heat and let cake cool with door closed (no peeking) for 2 hours.

**keep your blender on a low speed this cake doesn't turn out well if you aerate it. Don't rush it.

**this is a pretty large cake and it rises a lot before it settles so i suggest using a large pan.

**this cake makes its own crust and it leaves a it leaves a ridge around the top that is perfect for holding your toppings on.

** the cook time includes the 2 hour cooling period.