1 1/2 c. graham cracker or vanilla wafer crumbs
1/4 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. melted butter

Lightly oil bottom of springform pan. Combine crumbs and butter for crust until thoroughly mixed and press into bottom of springform pan. Bake 5 minutes in a preheated 350 degree oven. Place on rack to cool.

FILLING:

4 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
1 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
6 eggs

Cream the cheese until light; add sugar and vanilla and cream again. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Pour over cooled crust and bake 40 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool 15 minutes on rack.

TOPPING:

2 c. sour cream
1 1/3 c. granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
Cinnamon (optional)

Thoroughly mix sour cream, sugar and vanilla for topping and pour carefully over baked cheese cake. Sprinkle with cinnamon (if desired). Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees. Cool to room temperature and then chill 12 to 24 hours before serving. Remove side piece from pan and cut into wedges. Makes 16 delicious servings.