Company Cheese Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oven to 350°.
2. 2
   Mix cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar or margarine.
3. 3
   Press in bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan.
4. 4
   Bake for 10 minutes; cool.
5. 5
   Heat oven to 300°.
6. 6
   Beat cream cheese in large mixer bowl.
7. 7
   Add 1 cup sugar gradually, beating until fluffy.
8. 8
   Add lemon peel and vanilla.
9. 9
   Beat in 1 egg at a time. Pour over crumb mixture.
10. 10
    Bake until center is firm, about 1 hour. Cool to room temperature.
11. 11
    Refrigerate at least 3 hours, but no longer than 10 days.
12. 12
    Loosen edge of cheese cake with knife before removing sides of pan.
13. 13
    Top with sour cream or glaze.