Best Cheesecake Ever!

Grandma Casciato's Cheesecake

I don't have a picture but will add one the next time I make a cheesecake.
We absolutely love this recipe. On our recent trip to Brooklyn, NY we stopped into Juniors and had a piece of cheesecake with our breakfast - We both thought Gram's is better.  No topping needed!
Crust
1 1/2 pkg. Graham Crackers (or 1 3/4 cup crumbs)
3-4 Tbsp. sugar
1 stick Butter
Blend well and press into springform pan.  Get up onto the sides as high as possible.
I usually put foil under the springform pan and put it on a cookie sheet.

Filling
3 - 8 oz. Cream Cheese - softened.
1 3/4 cup sugar
4 Eggs - Add one at a time.
2 Tbsp Lemon juice
1 Tsp. Vaillla
1 Tsp. coconut extract

Beat for 15 min. (total) with mixer

Pour into crust.  Bake at 375 degrees for 35 min. Turn off heat and leave door open (with cheesecake in oven for 1 hr. Test with a knife to see if it comes out clean.


Topping -
8 oz. sour cream
3-4 Tbsp. sugar
Beat until fluffy and spread on top of cheesecake. Bake another 10-15 min. at 400 degrees.

Remove from oven and sprinkle with nutmeg.