Mom’s Cheesecake

From the Kitchen of Patricia Fitzgerald

Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 to 3/4 stick of melted butter
1/2 cup sugar

Combine ingredients and press into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 inch pan.

Cream Cheese Filling:
3 eight ounce packages of cream cheese, softened
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup sugar

Blend together until smooth and creamy.  Pour on top of prepared crust.  Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.  Cool for 5 minutes.

Sour Cream Topping:
1 16 ounce container of sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup sugar

Combine thoroughly and spread on top of cheese cake.  Bake for 5 minutes at 475 degrees.

Cool completely and refrigerate for several hours before serving.  You can serve with strawberry or blueberry pie filling for an extra treat!

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