- 1 1/2 C graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 C margarine, melted
- 4 (8 oz) pkgs cream cheese
- 1 1/4 C sugar
- 1/2 C sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 5 eggs
- 1/2 C sour cream
- 2 tsp sugar
Preheat the oven to 475. Place large pan or oven safe skillet (that the cheesecake pan will fit inside) filled with about 1/2″ of water into the oven while it preheats. This will be your water bath.
Combine graham cracker crumbs & cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix in melted margarine. Press into 9″ springform pan that has been lined well on bottom & sides with parchment paper. Use bottom of glass to press crumbs flat on bottom & 2/3 the way up the sides. Wrap a large piece of foil around the bottom of the pan to keep the cheesecake dry. Put crust in freezer until filling is done.
Use an electric mixer to combine the dream cheese with the sugar, sour cream, & vanilla. Blend for a couple minutes or until smooth & creamy. Be sure to scrape the sides of the bowl. Whisk the eggs in a medium bowl & add to cream cheese mixture. Blend just enough to integrate the eggs.
Remove the crust from the freezer & pour the filling into it. Carefully place cheesecake into preheated water bath. Bake for 12 minutes @ 475. Then turn oven down to 350 & bake for 50-60 minutes or until top of cheesecake turns a light brown or tan color. Remove to cool.
When cooled, combine sour cream & sugar. Spread over the top of the cheesecake. Cover & chill for at least 4 hours. To serve, slice into 12 portions. Apply a pile of shipped cream to the top & serve.