The Best Cheesecake

This is the best cheesecake I've ever tasted, courtesy of my friend Jen! It is a luscious true New York Style cheesecake.

The Best Cheesecake
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5 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
3 eggs
3 tbsp. flour

Crust:
15 large squares graham crackers
3 tbsp. sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted

Combine all crust ingredients and press onto bottom of 9 in. springform pan, set aside. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until well blended. Beat in vanilla and flour. Add sour cream. Pour into springform pan and bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until top is lightly browned and center is set. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight before serving. Makes 10-12 servings.

* Chocolate chip cheesecake: fold in 1 (12 oz) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips into cheesecake batter before pouring cheesecake into springform pan. Bake as directed.