1 3/4 c. Nabisco graham cracker crumbs
1/3 c. butter, softened
1 1/4 c. granulated sugar
3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 c. dairy sour cream
1 (21 oz.) can cherry pie filling

Thoroughly blend first two ingredients and 1/4 cup sugar. Press firmly against bottom and 2 1/2 inches up sides of an 8 inch springform pan.

Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Blend in sour cream.

Spread in prepared pan. Bake in a preheated moderate oven (350 degrees F.) 60 to 70 minutes, or until firm. Turn off oven. Leaving door slightly ajar, allow cheesecake to remain in oven for 1 hour. Cool in pan. Chill 4 hours or overnight. Remove side of pan. Top with cherry pie filling. Makes 10 (about 2 1/4 inch) wedges.

NOTE: One package of Nabisco graham cracker crumbs will make 2 cheesecake crusts.