Crust Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/4 cup sugar

Cheesecake Ingredients

• 2 – 8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten, at room temperature
• 2/3 cup sugar, divided
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 cup sour cream
• whipped cream and sugared cranberries – optional

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a bowl, combine graham crackers, butter and sugar. Pat into the bottom and 1 inch up the side of an 8-inch springform pan. Chill
2. Beat cream cheese, eggs and lemon juice on medium speed for 1 minute. Add 1/3 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and salt. Continue beating until well blended, about 1 minute. Pour into crust.
3. Place pan on a baking sheet with a tray of water on the rack below. Bake 35 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes.
4. For topping, combine sour cream and remaining sugar and vanilla. Spread over cheesecake. Bake 10 minutes longer. Cool completely on wire rack. Refrigerate at least 3 hours or overnight.
5. If desired, serve with whipped cream and/or Sugared Cranberries