Follow these simple steps to create your delicious Vanilla Bean Cheesecake:

1. Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Prepare the Crust: In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until fully blended.
3. Form the Crust: Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
4. Beat the Cream Cheese: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth.
5. Add Sugar and Flavor: Gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and the scraped seeds from the vanilla beans. Mix until well combined.
6. Incorporate Eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed just until incorporated. Do not overmix.
7. Mix in Sour Cream: Add the sour cream, flour, and salt. Blend until smooth and creamy.
8. Pour the Filling: Carefully pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
9. Bake the Cheesecake: Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
10. Cool Slowly: Turn off the oven and crack the door open. Allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour.
11. Chill: Remove from the oven, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
12. Serve: When ready to serve, release the springform pan and slice the cheesecake into wedges.