CRUMB CRUST:

1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. sugar
1 stick butter

Make and chill crumb crust in springform pan.

CHEESECAKE:

3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
1 1/2 c. sugar
1/8 tsp. salt
4 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla

Soften cream cheese; blend in sugar and salt. Beat until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Pour in crust. Bake in 350 degree oven for 50 minutes or until firm in center. Remove from oven and let stand for 15 minutes. Reset oven for 450 degrees.

TOPPING:

2 c. sour cream
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla

Combine topping ingredients and spread over top of cake. Bake about 10 minutes longer until topping is set. When thoroughly chilled, may be served with cherry pie filling as topping.