Cheesecake

Betty Davis

Kirsten is the official cheesecake maker in the family…and this is a must for dessert after a clambake.

• 16 graham crackers
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 lb. cream cheese
• ½ cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• ¾ t. vanilla
• 1 pint sour cream
• ¼ cup sugar
• 1 t. vanilla

Crush crackers, add 1/3 cup sugar and melted butter;  press into 8 x 11 pan.

Mix the cheese, ½ cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth, pour into un-baked crust.  Bake at 375 oven for 20 minutes.  Remove and let stand for 15 minutes.

Blend sour cream, ¼ cup sugar and vanilla lightly, pour over cooled cake.  Bake at 450 for 10 minutes.  Refrigerate until absolutely cold.