MY MOM'S CHEESECAKE 
1 pkg. Deluxe II yellow cake mix
2 tbsp. oil
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1 1/2 c. milk
3 tbsp. lemon juice
3 tbsp. vanilla
1 (1 lb. 5 oz.) can pie filling

Pre-heat oven to 300 degrees. Reserve 1 cup dry cake mix in large mixing bowl, combine remaining cake mix, 1 egg and oil. Mixture will be crumbly. Press crust mixture evenly into bottom and 3/4 way up sides of a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan (cheesecake can also bake in two 9 inch pans for 40 to 50 minutes). In same bowl, blend cream cheese and sugar, add 3 eggs and reserved cake mix. Beat 1 minute at medium speed. At low speed, slowly add milk and flavorings. Mix until smooth. Pour into crust. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 to 55 minutes until center is firm. When cool, top with pie filling.

 

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