Cherry Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300°.
2. 2
   Measure 1 cup of cake mix; set aside. In a large bowl, stir together the remaining cake mix, 1 egg, and oil; mixture will be crumbly.
3. 3
   Press crust mixture into greased 2 (9-inch) cake pans, bottom and 3/4 way up the sides.
4. 4
   In a small bowl blend cream cheese and sugar together.
5. 5
   Add 3 eggs and reserved cake mix.
6. 6
   Beat 1 minute at medium speed.
7. 7
   At low speed, gradually add milk, lemon juice and vanilla.
8. 8
   Mix until smooth. Pour into crumb crust.
9. 9
   Bake at 300° for 40 to 50 minutes or until center is firm.
10. 10
    Cool to room temperature.
11. 11
    Top with cherry pie filling.
12. 12
    Cover and chill 1 hour before serving.
13. 13
    Store in refrigerator.
14. 14
    Baked cheesecake can be frozen covered with foil. (If made in 9 x 13-inch cake pan, bake for 45 to 55 minutes.)