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Vanilla Cheesecake

Crust

  • 2 c graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 c melted butter
  • 1/4 c sugar
  1. Preheat oven to 325F.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar.
  3. Press onto bottom and sides of springform pan.

Filling

  • 4 8-oz packages (32 oz total) softened cream cheese
  • 1 1/2 c sugar
  • 3 T vanilla extract
  • 1/8 t salt
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
  1. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  2. Beat in vanilla and salt.
  3. Add eggs and beat on low speed just until blended.
  4. Pour into crust in springform pan.
  5. Bake in water bath for ~90 minutes.
  6. Refigerate overnight.

Topping

  • Cherry pie filling

Note: The first time I made this I did not bake the crust first and it was slightly soggy. Next time try baking the crust first for 6-10 minutes as in Pumpkin Cheesecake.