Best Cheesecake

Best Cheesecake
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1 3/4 Cups Graham Cracker crumbs
1/3 Cup melted butter
1 1/4 Cups sugar
3 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 (21-ounce) can cherry pie filling, optional

In bowl, combine Crumbs, Margarine and 1/4 cup sugar. Press on bottom and up 1 1/2 inches up side of 8 or 9-inch springform pan: set aside.
In bowl, with electric mixer on high speed, beat cream cheese, remaining sugar, and Vanilla until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Blend in sour cream. Spread in prepared pan.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 60 to 70 minutes or until center is set. Turn off oven. Leaving door slightly ajar, Leave cheesecake in oven 1 hour. Remove from oven: Cool completely. Chill 4 hours or overnight. Remove side of pan: top with cherry pie filling if desired