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Cheesecake ( Cherry Topped ) Recipe

 


1 c Graham cracker crumbs
3 tb Sugar
3 tb Butter (or marg.); melted
1/4 ts Cinnamon, ground
3 pk Cream cheese;softened,8oz ea
2 ts Lemon juice
1 c Sugar
5 Eggs
1/4 ts Salt
1 1/2 c Sour cream
2 tb Sugar
1/2 ts Vanilla extract
21 oz Pie filling, cherry

Combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, butter, and
cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well. Press into a 10" springform
pan; set aside.

Beat cream cheese and lemon juice in a large mixing bowl until soft
and creamy. Add 1 cup sugar, eggs, and salt; beat on medium speed of
electric mixer for 10 minutes. Pour mixture into crust. Bake at 350
degrees for 45 minutes. Remove to wire rack and let stand 20 minutes.

Combine sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl;
stir well. Spread over cheesecake. Bake at 350 degrees for 10
minutes; cool. Chill before removing from pan; top with cherry pie
filling.