Cheesecake

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Recipe byAlexandra_Lane

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Ingredients:

2 packages (8 oz.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla (eyeball it)
2 eggs

Or substitute 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla

Optional sour cream topping
1 cup sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar (I used 2 Tablespoons)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla ( I used 1/2 teaspoon)

1. In large mixing bowl beat cream cheese on medium speed of electric mixer until fluffy. Add 2/3 cup sugar, lemon juice and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined after each addition.

2. Place crust on baking sheet. Spread cream cheese mixture in crust. Bake on baking sheet at 350°F about 30 minutes or until center is almost set.

3. Turn off oven and crack oven door slightly. When oven has cooled completely, take out cheesecake and place on wire rack for 30 minutes.

Optional sour cream topping directions:

In small bowl combine sour cream, 3 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla. Carefully spread over cheesecake. Bake at 350°F for 5 minutes. Cool on wire rack for 1 hour.

4. Refrigerate at least 3 hours. Garnish as desired. Store in refrigerator.