Classic Vanilla Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Classic Vanilla Cheesecake Recipe
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients: Crust3 tbsp sugar1 cup graham cracker crumbs1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon2 tbsp melted butter OR margarineFilling2/3 cup sugar3 eggs2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese2 tsp Pure Vanilla ExtractTopping1 cup sour cream2 tbsp sugar1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Cook Time: 4 Hours, 15 Minutes
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Top with fresh fruit or your favorite ice cream topping. For many years this recipe was featured on the Spice Islands Vanilla box.

Ingredients

Crust

3 tbsp sugar
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
2 tbsp melted butter OR margarine

Filling

2/3 cup sugar
3 eggs
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese
2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Topping

1 cup sour cream
2 tbsp sugar
1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract

Directions

Combine crust ingredients and pat into bottom of 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
For filling, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl, until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth. Pour over crust. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until set.
Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; pour over baked cheesecake. Return to 375° oven and bake for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature on wire rack. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Top with fresh berries if desired. Can be made up to 1 day ahead.