Basic Philly Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F degrees.
2. 2
   Combine crumbs, sugar and melted margarine and press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. 3
   Bake for 10 minutes, remove from oven and raise oven temperature to 450F degrees.
4. 4
   To make filling, combine softened cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beating at medium speed until well mixed.
5. 5
   Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition; blend in vanilla then pour into crust.
6. 6
   Bake for 10 minutes at 450F, then reduce heat to 250F and for 25-30 minutes more, or until set.
7. 7
   Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
8. 8
   Chill; top individual slices with desired topping, if any, just before serving.