Cheesecake

Grease a 9 - inch springform pan and dust sides with graham cracker crumbs.

In a food processor, combine the 1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs, 2T sugar, and 6 T melted butter. Pat this mixture into the bottom of the springform pan to make a crust. Chill the crust while preparing the filling.

With a mixer, beat the cream cheese, then add 1 1/2 c sugar or 2 5/8 c powdered sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Add 1 tsp vanilla and 1/2 tsp lemon or orange extract. Pour into crust.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Put a pan of hot water on the lower rack in the oven. Bake the cheesecake for 75 minutes, or until the middle is set.

Remove the cheesecake from the oven and heat the oven to 450 degrees. Allow the cheesecake to cool for 15 minutes while the oven is heating.

Mix together sour cream, 1 tsp vanilla, and 2T sugar. Spread on top of cheesecake.

Bake for an additional 10 minutes at 450 degrees.

Turn off the oven and open the oven door, but don’t remove the cheesecake until it’s cooled.