Cheese Cake

You will need:

Hints:

Make your own crumbs. Put approximately 14 graham crackers into a plastic bag. Roll with a rolling pin. Or you can buy a ready-made graham cracker crust.

To get the most juice from your lemon, microwave (if available) lemon on high for 30 seconds. Cut lemon in half. Hold the lemon over a bowl or cup. Insert a teaspoon into the center of the lemon and twist the spoon to release the juice.

1. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Add melted margarine and mix. Using a large spoon, press firmly to bottom and sides of pie pan to form crust.

2. In large bowl, beat together sugar and cream cheese. Add eggs and beat until smooth. A blender or food processor works best for this step but it can be done using a beater.

3. Pour into graham cracker lined pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 35 minutes.

4. Remove cake from oven. Reduce temperature of oven to 200 degrees.

5. In small bowl, mix together sour cream, sugar, and lemon juice. Spread over baked cream cheese mixture. Return to 200 degree oven for 5 to 7 minutes (only until sugar melts).

6. Chill cake and can of pie filling 4 to 5 hours. Serve cheesecake topped with cherry pie filling.