Thursday, April 10, 2008

Cheesecake

Crust:
1/3 c butter or margarine
1/4 c sugar
1 1/4 c finely crushed graham crackers (about 18)

Melt butter. Stir in sugar. Add graham crackers. Mix well. Spread evenly into a 9" pie plate. Press onto bottom and sides to form a firm, even crust. Chill 1 hr or til firm OR bake in a 375 degree oven 4-5 min or til edge is lightly browned. Cool on wire rack before filling.

Filling:
2 pkg (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 c sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 eggs

In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla til smooth. Add eggs, beating on low til just combined. Pour into pie crust. Bake 25-30 min at 350 degrees or til center is almost set. Cool on wire rack 1 hr. Refrigerate overnight. Let stand at room temp for 30 min before slicing.

Makes 6-8 servings.

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