Cheese Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Thoroughly blend crumbs and margarine and 1/4 cup sugar. Press firmly against bottom and 2 1/2-inch up sides of 8-inch spring-form pan.
2. 2
   Beat cream cheese until fluffy.
3. 3
   Gradually add remaining 1 cup sugar and vanilla.
4. 4
   Beat in eggs, one at a time. Blend in sour cream.
5. 5
   Spread in prepared pan.
6. 6
   Bake in preheated moderate oven (350°) for 60 to 70 minutes, or until firm.
7. 7
   Turn off oven.
8. 8
   Leaving door slightly ajar, allow cheesecake to remain in oven for 1 hour.
9. 9
   Cool in pan.
10. 10
    Chill 4 hours or overnight. Remove side of pan.
11. 11
    Top with cherry pie filling.
12. 12
    Makes 10 wedges.