Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Mix ingredients together and pat onto bottom and sides of an 8-inch springform cake pan.
3. 3
   Prepare filling.
4. 4
   Beat eggs and softened cream cheese together.
5. 5
   Add sugar and vanilla.
6. 6
   Beat until well blended.
7. 7
   Pour into prepared crust.
8. 8
   Bake for 25 to 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Let cool for 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Add topping (recipe follows).
11. 11
    Combine ingredients and put on top of cake; return to oven for 10 minutes.
12. 12
    In small saucepan, bring fruit, sugar, 1/2 cup water, and butter to a boil.
13. 13
    Mix cornstarch and 1/4 cup water together.
14. 14
    Add to boiling pot, cooking and stirring constantly for 1 minute or until thick.
15. 15
    Cool to room temperature.
16. 16
    Serve dollop on each slice of cheesecake, with a sprig of fresh mint for garnish.