Deluxe Cheesecake

Description: I found this recipe from my mother's cookbook, but I do not know the origin of this recipe. This cheesecake is the best I have had and I've been told by one friend, it is better than their mom's.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, plus
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
• 1 (16 ounce) carton sour cream
• 3 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Combine crumbs, 2 TBSP sugar, butter, and cinnamon in a medium bowl; mix well.
3. Press in a 10-inch spring form pan; set aside.
4. Beat cream cheese in a large mixing bowl until soft and creamy.
5. Gradually add 1 cup of sugar, beating until fluffy.
6. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after addition.
7. Stir in 1/2 tsp vanilla.
8. Pour cream cheese mixture into crust.
9. Bake at 375°F for 25 to 35 minutes or until cheesecake is set.
10. Increase oven temperature to 500°F.
11. Beat sour cream on medium speed with electric mixer for 2 minutes.
12. Add 3 TBSP sugar and remaining 1/2 tsp vanilla; beat 1 minutes longer.
13. Spread over cheesecake.
14. Bake at 500°F for 5 to 8 minutes or until bubbly.
15. Cool to room temperature and chill 8 hours or over night.
16. Once completely chilled, top with your favorite fruit, chocolate syrup, etc!