German Cheese Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Use 10-inch spring-form pan.
2. 2
   Mix sour cream, cream cheese, eggs, vanilla and 1 cup sugar in large bowl; beat 25 minutes on medium speed.
3. 3
   Meanwhile, combine crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar and melted butter; mix well.
4. 4
   Press onto bottom and sides of pan. Chill in freezer 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Pour batter in pan.
6. 6
   Bake at 375° for 1 1/4 hours or until top is very brown.
7. 7
   Turn off oven; let stay 2 hours with door ajar.
8. 8
   Top with cherry pie filling.
9. 9
   Yields 10 to 12 servings.