Classic Cheesecake

Submitted by Mandi Cooper

1 cup graham cracker crumbs

3 Tbsp. sugar

3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

5 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened

1 cup sugar

3 Tbsp. flour

1 Tbsp. vanilla

1 cup sour cream

4 eggs



Preheat oven to 325. Combine crumbs, 3 Tbsp. sugar and butter. Press firmly into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.

Mix cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, flour, and vanilla on medium speed until well blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until just blended. Pour over crust.

Bake for 70 minutes or until center is almost set. Loosen cake from side of pan, but cool completely before removing rim of pan. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.