CRUST:

1 box Echo cookies (substitute Oreos)
1 c. sugar
1 stick butter, melted

Process Echos in food processor until they resemble graham cracker crumbs, and sugar and butter. Line 8 to 9 inch cheesecake pan on sides and bottom with crumb mixture and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Springform pan may be used.

FILLING:

2 (8 oz.) pkg. of cream cheese
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. sour cream
9 eggs
1 tbsp. lemon juice
1 tbsp. vanilla
1 box chopped Samoa cookies

Cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add sour cream and continue creaming. Add eggs while scraping sides of bowl. Add lemon and vanilla and mix until smooth. Pour batter into crust. Place in a water bath (a shallow pan with 1/2 inch water). Sprinkle chopped Samoas on top of batter. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes at 325 degrees, or until a knife placed in the center comes out clean. Cool for 4 to 6 hours. Makes 12 to 16 servings.