Yield: 18 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 cups | Graham cracker crumbs |
| 1 cup | Sugar, divided |
| 14 cups | (1/2 stick) butter OR |
| Margarine, melted | |
| 3 packs | Cream cheese, softened |
| 1 teaspoon | Vanilla |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 1 | Can (20 oz) cherry pie- |
| Filling |
Mix crumbs, ¼ cup of the sugar and butter. Press into 13 x 9 inch baking pan. Bake at 325F for 10 minutes. Mix cream cheese, remaining ¾ cup sugar and vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs; mix just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake at 325F for 35 minutes or until centre is almost set. Cool.
Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight. Top with pie filling. Cut into squares. Garnish, if desired. Makes 18 servings. Prep time: 20 minutes plus refrigerating. Baking time: 35 minutes. ch