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Cheesecake
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 300 Minutes
Ready In: 320 Minutes
Servings: 12
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.
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com