Creamy Microwave Cheesecake

This is a basic cheesecake without all the fuss. My mother doesn't care for graham crackers so we used a shortbread crust which was fantastic.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 8
• Yields: 1 pie

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1  cup sour cream
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1  graham cracker pie crust (graham or shortbread)
• 1 (15 ounce) can  pie filling (optional)

Directions

1. Combine cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Stir in sour cream.
3. Put the prepared pie crust in a glass pie dish.
4. Pour mixture into crust and place in microwave.
5. Cook on medium-high power for 8-10 minutes or until center is almost set.
6. Chill for at least 3 hours.
7. Top with your favorite topping.