1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp. sugar
3 tbsp. butter, melted
2 (8 oz.) pkg. plus 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs

Preheat oven to 350°F. Stir together graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar. Mix in butter thoroughly. Press mixture evenly in bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan.

Bake 10 minutes. Cool. Reduce oven to 300°F. Beat cream cheese in large mixing bowl. Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until fluffy. Add lemon peel and vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Pour over crumb mixture.

Bake 1 hour or until center is firm. Cool to room temperature. Chill at least 3 hours before serving.