New York Cheesecake
When slightly undercooked the middle is delicious and gooey
Nigella Lawson on Channel 4
250g digestive biscuits crush to fine crumbs Mix. Press onto base of greased 24cm springform cake tin. Chill 1 hour. Scoop cheese onto base. Bake in moderately slow oven 1 to 1 1/2 hours without opening the oven door until golden brown on top. Turn off the heat and let the cake stand in the oven for two more hours. Open door, stand a further hour.
150g butter melted
3 tablespoons sugar sugar  
6 egg whites     Beat to stiff peaks
225 caster sugar     Mix   Fold in
2 tablespoons cornflour  
750g full fat soft cream cheese     Beat in
6 egg yolks  
2 teaspoons vanilla extract  
150ml double cream     Slowly pour in, beating constantly
150m sour cream  
teaspoon salt     Add
zest of 1 lemon grated
Serves 12
Serve chilled, dusted with icing sugar. Or decorate with tamarillo slices and marmalade.