In newsletter of July 1, Old Fashion Girl wanted a recipe for a Classic Cheesecake. This is from Southern Living 1980.

This is one of the first cheesecake I every made. It is very good.

Deluxe Cheesecake
1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 T sugar
1/4 cup pus 2 T margarine, melted
1-1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tsp vanilla, divided
1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream
3 T sugar

Combine crumbs, 2 T sugar, margarine, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well. Press into a 10 inch springform pan; set aside. Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until soft and creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Stir in 1/2 tsp. vanilla. Pour cream cheese mixture into crust. Bake at 375? for 25 to 35 minutes or until cheesecake is set.

Beat sour cream on medium speed of electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add 3 T sugar and remaining ? tsp vanilla; beat 1 minute longer. Spread over cheesecake.

Bake at 500? for 5 to 8 minutes or until bubbly. Cool; chill 8 hours or overnight. Remove from pan before serving.Yield: 10 to 12 servings.

Sue in Vol country

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