Carol's Cheesecake

Crust:

    3/4 cup chopped walnuts
    3/4 cup fine graham cracker crumbs
    3 TBS. Melted butter

Mix all together and press into the bottom of a greased (bottom only) 9" springform pan.

Filling:

    4 8 oz. pkg. Softened cream cheese
    4 eggs
    1 1/4 cup sugar
    1 TBS. Lemon juice
    2 tsp. Vanilla

Mix together and pour on top of crust. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes. If you use a smaller springform pan bake 50-55 minutes.

Topping:

    2 cups sour cream
    1/4 cup sugar
    1 tsp. Vanilla

Mix together and pour on top of cheesecake right from the oven. Place back in the oven and bake another 5 minutes. Cool on a rack and then refrigerate. Carol says this is best when made at least a day.


Tags:  walnuts graham butter