PHILADELPHIA New York-Style Sour Cream-Topped Cheesecake

Instructions

1. Step 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Mix crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. of the sugar; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.

2. Step 2

   Beat cream cheese, 1 cup of the remaining sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add 1 cup of the sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed after each addition just until blended. Pour over crust.

3. Step 3

   Bake 40 min. or until centre is almost set. Mix remaining 1 cup sour cream, 2 Tbsp. sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla until well blended; carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake an additional 10 min. Cool. Cover. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Lift cheesecake from pan, using foil handles. Top with strawberries just before serving. Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.