New York-Style Cheesecake

INGREDIENTS

For the Crust

graham crackers

6 tbsp

butter, melted; plus more, room temperature, for pan

2 tbsp

sugar

For the Crust

coarse salt

For the Cake

3 1/2 lb

(seven 8-ounce packages) cream cheese, room temperature

2 1/4 cups

sugar

1/2 cup

all-purpose flour

1 cup

sour cream, room temperature

1 1/2 tsp

pure vanilla extract

large eggs, room temperature