Cheesecake

A dear friend gave me this recipe and I have made it countless times. Easy to make and is just a wonderful dessert. I top it with cherry pie filling or fresh strawberries.

• Ready In: 5 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 12

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups  crushed graham crackers
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup  melted margarine
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup egg (2 large or 3 medium)
• 3⁄4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
•  cherry pie filling (or topping of choice)

Directions

1. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar and melted margarine.
2. Press into bottom of 9" springform pan.
3. Combine softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla.
4. Blend until smooth and pour over crust.
5. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
6. Cool 10 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, combine sour cream, 1/2 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
8. Blend well.
9. Spread over cream cheese layer and bake for 10 minutes at 475 degrees.
10. Cool at least 5 hours or overnight in refrigerator.
11. Top with cherries or desired topping.