New York Crumb Cheesecake

Step 1

Mist an 8-inch straight-sided cake pan with non-stick spray and line with a circle of parchment.

Step 2

Place the graham crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until fine.

Step 3

Add the melted butter and process until well combined.

Step 4

Tip the mixture into the prepared pan, and press into an even layer. Set aside.

Step 5

Place all the ingredients for the crumb topping in a small bowl and toss with a fork to combine. Set aside.

Step 6

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Step 7

Place the cream cheese, sugar, and flour in a mixing bowl and cream together on medium speed until fluffy.

Step 8

Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl with a silicone spatula after each addition.

Step 9

Stir in the cream and vanilla, and pour the mixture into the prepared pan.

Step 10

Place in a larger, ovenproof dish and fill about halfway up the sides with hot water.

Step 11

Bake for 10 minutes, then top with the reserved Crumb Topping. Lower the oven temperature to 200 degrees F and bake for an additional 45-50 minutes, or until the sides are set but the center is still a little bit wobbly.

Step 12

Turn off the oven and prop the door open with a wooden spoon. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the warm oven for an hour. Chill overnight before removing from the pan.

Step 13

Garnish with powdered sugar.