Cheesecake II

Contributed byRaelene Walker
Baked cheesecake with golden crust, slice removed, on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup butter or margarine (melted)
  • 1 pound cream cheese softened (such as Philadelphia)
  • 1 cup sugar (plus 4 tablespoons for topping)
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla (divided)
  • 1 dash salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cup sour cream
Yield: 24 Servings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes

Instructions

Combine crumbs and butter; press into pan, building up the sides. To make filling: Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually blend in 1 cup sugar, lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla and salt. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Pour filling into crumb crust. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes, or until set.

Topping: Combine sour cream, 4 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spoon over top of pie. Bake 10 minutes longer at 325°. Cool, then refrigerate several hours before serving. Half of this amount fits a 9-inch pan. 

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