Mom's Cheesecake

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

Mom’s Cheesecake

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

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.

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.