New York Style Cheesecake
[Vegan]

To Make the Cheesecake:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. To make the crust: in a medium bowl, whisk together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and salt. Drizzle in the melted butter and mix until well combined.
3. Place the crust in a 10-inch springform pan. Using the back of a measuring cup, press the crust into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
4. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely for about 15 minutes.

To Make the Filling:

1. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, cornstarch, and salt. Start at the lowest speed and mix for 1 to 2 minutes.
2. Gradually increase the speed every minute until you reach the highest speed and everything is well incorporated. Then, return the machine to the lowest speed and add the flour and melted butter.
3. Gradually increase the speed again until combined.
4. Pour the filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and tap the pan on a surface to remove any air bubbles. Next, place the springform pan in a deep roasting pan and add enough hot water, so it reaches halfway up the cake.
5. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the sides are slightly firm, but the cake is still jiggly in the middle.
6. Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely before serving, about 3 hours or overnight.