Spice Islands® Classic Vanilla Cheesecake

An American classic, cheesecake is a dessert that dates back through time to the old days of Greek and Roman times. It wasn't until the early 1900s in New York when the first cheesecake recipe made from cream cheese first popped onto the scene and the rest is history. Enjoy this delicious version from Spice Islands.

Ingredients

• Crust
• 1 Cup Graham Cracker Crumbs
• 3 Tbsp Sugar
• 1/2 tsp Spice Islands® Ground Saigon Cinnamon
• 2 Tbsp Melted Butter or Margarine
• Filling
• 2 Packages (8 oz each) Cream Cheese
• 2/3 Cup Sugar
• 2 tsp Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract
• 3 Eggs
• Topping
• 1 Cup Sour Cream
• 2 Tbsp Sugar
• 1 tsp Spice Islands® Pure Vanilla Extract

Directions

• 1. Combine crust ingredients and pat into bottom of 9-inch springform pan; set aside.
• 2. For filling, beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla in large mixer bowl, until light. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until smooth. Pour over crust. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until set.
• 3. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack for 15 minutes. Combine topping ingredients; pour over baked cheesecake. Return to 375° oven and bake for 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature on wire rack. Cover and chill at least 3 hours. Top with fresh berries if desired. Can be made up to 1 day ahead.