Souper Cheesecake

This is a delicious cheesecake! DON'T let the soup throw you off, it does NOT make a cheddar flavored cheesecake! Just a good one.

• Ready In: 5 hrs
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1⁄4 cup  melted butter
• 12  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2⁄3 cup sugar
• 3  eggs
• 1 (11 ounce) can  condensed cheddar cheese soup
• 1  teaspoon  grated lemon, rind of
• 2  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1  can  pie filling, any flavor

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix crumbs and butter, mix well.
2. Press into bottom of 9 inch springform pan, making an even layer.
3. In large bowl, with mixer at med.
4. speed, beat cream cheese until smooth.
5. Alternately add sugar and eggs, beating well after each addition.
6. Mix in soup, lemon peel, and vanilla.
7. Pour over crust.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour or until puffed around edges and set in the center.
9. Cool comletely in pan on wire rack.
10. Refrigerate until serving, at least 4 hours.
11. Add desired topping.