#1255 - Cake Pan Cheesecake

(by Aunt Eileen [Knouse] Carter)

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup melted butter
3 TBSP white sugar
3 - 8oz. Philadelphia cream cheese (softened)
3/4 cup white sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs

In a bowl add graham cracker crumbs, melted butter and 3 TBSP white sugar--stir until mixed. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9 x 13 cake pan. In a mixer add cream cheese--beat. Add vanilla and 3/4 cup white sugar--beat. Add eggs--beat until smooth. Pour batter into the cake pan over the graham cracker crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool completely, then refrigerate overnight. If you wish, you can top the cheesecake with your favorite pie filling (strawberry, blueberry, cherry, etc.).