• Preheat oven to 350 F.

Prepare crust

• Stir together dry crust ingredients, then stir in butter.
• Press into springform pan.

Prepare filling

• Stir cream cheese until smooth. Don't overbeat.
• Add sugar and repeat.
• Add sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Stir until well-combined, scraping sides.
• On low speed, add eggs slowly, beating throughout. Scrape sides.

Assemble

• Pour filling into crust.
• Place springform onto a foil lined sheet.
• Turn oven down to 325 F and bake for 75 minutes.

  Cheesecake should jiggle in the center and have a slight wet shine, but not look liquid in any part.
• Cool on top of the oven for 10 minutes.
• Loosen edges from pan.
• Cool 1-2 hours to room temp.
• Cover lightly with plastic and allow to set in fridge overnight (6+ hours).