CLASSIC SOUR CREAM CHEESECAKE 
1 1/2 c. shortbread cookie crumbs
2 tbsp. butter, melted
3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese, softened
1 (14 oz.) can Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
4 eggs
1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
1 tbsp. vanilla extract
1 (21 oz.) can Thank You brand cherry filling or topping, chilled

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine crumbs and butter. Press firmly on bottom of 9" springform pan. In large mixing bowl, beat cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk until smooth. Beat in egg then sour cream and vanilla. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 50 to 55 minutes or until lightly browned around edge. (Center will be slightly soft.) Cool. Chill. Top with cherry filling. Garnish as desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

 

Recipe Index