Mom's Cheesecake

This creamy cheesecake is great with a variety of toppings - or even by itself!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
• Calories: 491 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 ½ cups white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 4 eggs
• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• ¼ cup margarine
• 2 cups sour cream
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon and melted margarine. Mix all ingredients well and press into bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Blend in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla and salt. Fold in the sour cream.

Step 3

Pour batter into springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour. Turn off oven and leave cake in for at least 30 minutes.