1 7/8 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, melted
1 c. sugar, divided
2 lbs. cream cheese
2 lg. eggs, lightly beaten
1 tsp. vanilla extract
2 tbsp. cornstarch
1 c. sour cream

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a bowl, place graham cracker crumbs, butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar; blend well. Press mixture into bottom and sides of a greased 9 inch spring form pan. Chill in freezer while preparing filling. In mixer bowl, beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth and light. Beat in eggs, vanilla, cornstarch, just until blended. Stir in sour cream. Pour mixture into prepared crust and bake for 10 minutes at 450 degrees, reduce temperature to 200 degrees and bake for 45 minutes. Turn off oven. Allow to cool with the door slightly opened for 3 hours. Remove sides from pan.

1. Sprinkle top with graham cracker crumbs. 2. Commercial pie fillings, cherry, blueberry, etc. 3. Fresh strawberries, halved and mixed with commercial strawberry glaze.