Cheesecake ( northwest supreme )

10 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupGraham cracker crumbs
3tablespoonsSugar
3tablespoonsMargarine, melted
32ouncesCream cheese, softened
1cupSugar
3tablespoonsUnbleached all-purpose flour
4Large eggs
1cupSour cream
1tablespoonVanilla
21ounces(1 can) cherry pie filling

Directions

Combine crumbs, sugar and margarine, press onto bottom of 9-inch spring form pan. Bake at 325 degrees F., 10 minutes. Combine cream cheese, sugar and flour, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Blend in sour cream and vanilla; pour over crust. Bake at 450 degrees F., 10 minutes. Reduce temperature to 250 degrees F.; continue baking for 1 hour. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before remobing rim of pan. Chill. Top with pie filling just before serving.

VARIATION: Substitute 1½ cups finely chopped nuts and 2 T sugar for graham cracker crumbs and sugar.