New York Cheesecake

• 2 cups sifted flour
• 1 large egg
• 12 cup sugar
• 12 cup butter
• 1 -2 tablespoon brandy or 1 -2 tablespoon rum
• 1 12 lbs cream cheese, room temperature
• 6 large eggs, separated
• 1 13 cups sugar
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 34 cups sour cream
• 2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 12 teaspoons vanilla

1. Combine all ingredients and work into a smooth paste.
2. Chill one hour.
3. Then fit into bottom and sides of a 91/2 springform pan.
4. Chill while making filling.
5. Directions:.
6. Combine cheese and egg yolks.
7. Beat with electric mixer till perfectly smooth.
8. Then, add while continuing to beat, 1 C sugar, the flour, sour cream and flavorings.
9. Beat till light and smooth.
10. Then whip the egg whites with the remaining 1/3 C sugar till soft peaks form.
11. Fold whites into cheese mixture and pour into the prepared pan.
12. Bake at 325 for 70 - 75 minutes.
13. Turn off heat and let cool in oven with the door ajar.
14. Note: I have also baked this in a bain marie or water bath but have not noticed much difference.

flour, egg, sugar, butter, brandy, cream cheese, eggs, sugar, flour, sour cream, lemon rind, lemon juice, vanilla

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/new-york-cheesecake-207011 (may not work)