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Place the pan in a jelly-roll pan or roasting pan. Place on
oven rack and pour hot water into the bottom pan to a
depth of at least ½ inch (1.25 cm) to create a water bath.
Bake the cheesecake in preheated 350°F (180°C) oven for
45 minutes, then lower oven temperature to 325°F
(160°C) and bake for 40 minutes. Increase temperature
to 350°F (180°C) and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
Spread reserved sour cream topping evenly over cheese-
cake and bake for 15 minutes longer. Remove from oven,
remove foil and cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate
uncovered until cold, then cover.