Ultimate Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325°F
2. 2
   For the crust: In a mixing bowl, stir the 2 cups ground graham crackers, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and the melted stick of butter until mixture is entirely moist and spread evenly
3. 3
   Lightly coat an 8 inch springform pan with a non-stick cooking spray
4. 4
   Dump the contents of the mixing bowl into the springform pan and spread evenly along the bottom
5. 5
   For the filling: Using an electric mixer, beat the 16 Oz. cream cheese until smooth and free of lumps in a large mixing bowl
6. 6
   Continue by adding eggs one at a time until each one is evenly combined
7. 7
   Gradually add sugar to the mix and beat until creamy
8. 8
   Add the 1 pint sour cream and 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract to the bowl, mix until even, be careful of overbeating
9. 9
   Pour the filling into the springform pan and smooth with spatula
10. 10
    Set the pan on a large piece of aluminium foil and fold the sides up around it
11. 11
    Place the springform pan inside of a large roasting pan
12. 12
    Pour boiling water into the roasting pan until it reaches halfway up the springform pan
13. 13
    Put in oven and bake for 45 minutes
14. 14
    After baking, place in refrigerator for 4 hours or until solid
15. 15
    Pour fruit filling of choice on the cheesecake, slice and enjoy!