48-ounce packages cream cheese, at room temperature
4large eggs
1¼cupssugar
2teaspoonspure vanilla extract
For the topping:
2cupssour cream
¼cupsugar
1teaspoonpure vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, combine the filling ingredients and beat on medium-high speed until smooth. Pour into the crust and bake for 50-55 minutes or until the center of the cheesecake is set. Remove from the oven but leave the oven on. Cool the cheesecake for 10 minutes.
Combine the topping ingredients and blend well. Pour over the top of the cheesecake after the cake has cooled for 10 minutes. Return to the oven and cook for 5 minutes. Let cool completely, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight or up to 48 hours.