Very Best Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 375F.
2. 2
   Mix crust ingredients well and pat firmly into bottom and 1/3 of the way up the sides of an 8 inch springform pan.
3. 3
   Beat filling ingredients with rotary beater or electric mixer until satiny and pour into crust.
4. 4
   Bake 20 minutes, remove from oven and cool 15 minutes.
5. 5
   Meanwhile, raise oven to 475F.
6. 6
   Blend topping ingredients and spread gently over cheese filling.
7. 7
   Return pie to oven and bake 10 minutes longer.
8. 8
   Cool in pan to room temperature, then cover with foil and chill 10-12 hours before serving.
9. 9
   Top with fruit or canned pie filling as desired.