Classic Cheesecake

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 Tablespoons sugar
1/3 cup softenend butter

4 (8oz) packages of cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 eggs

Heat oven to 325 degrees

Mix crumbs, 3 TBLSP sugar and butter; press onto bottom of 9 inch springform pan that's been lined on the bottom with parchment paper.

Beat cream cheese, 1 cup sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended (don't over beat). Pour over crust.

Fill Roasting Pan with hot (almost boiling) water. Place springform pan in roasting pan and carefully place in oven.

Bake 1 hour or until center is almost set. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool completely before removing rim. Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.

Serve with favorite topping: cherry, blueberry or strawberry!

Prep 20 minutes
Total: 24 hours (includes refrigerating time)
Makes 8-16 servings (depending on how big your slice is!)
Consume within 3 days