Just Plain Luscious Cheesecake

This is so good. Easily the best cheescake i've ever tasted. I was given this recipe by a friend's sis-in-law and it has quickly become my family's favorite! Guaranteed raves from all who try it.

Steps

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

For the crust , combine the graham crackers , 1 / 2 cup of the sugar and the melted butter in a food processor.

Process until very fine and evenly moistened.

Press crust mixture evenly into a springform pan.

Put pan into the fridge for 10 minutes to firm.

While this is firming work on the filling.

For the filling , combine the cream cheese , 1 cup of the sugar , the egg , and 2 tablespoons of the vanilla into the food processor and cream together until very smooth.

Pour the filling mixture into the crust and bake in a 375 degree oven for 35-40 minutes.

When done baking , remove cheesecake from the oven and cool for 15 minutes.

Raise the oven temperature to 450 degrees.

While the cheesecake is cooling , make the topping.

In a small bowl , combine the sour cream with the remaining 2 tablespoons of vanilla and the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar.

Spread topping over the cooled filling.

Bake in a 450 degree oven for 10 minutes.

Let cool and enj.

Ingredients

graham crackers, extra finely granulated sugar, unsalted butter, cream cheese, egg, vanilla, sour cream