1 1/2 c. shortbread cookie crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp. butter, melted
3 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
4 eggs
1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling, chilled

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine crumbs and butter, press firmly on bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

In large mixer bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Beat in eggs, sour cream and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes until lightly browned around edges; center will be slightly soft. Cool. Chill.

Top with cherry pie filling. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate any leftovers.