Cherry Cheesecake

2-(8 oz.) plus 1-(3 oz.) packages of cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons lemon juice or grated lemon peel
1\4 teaspoon vanilla
3 eggs
1 can cherry pie filling
1 ready made graham cracker pie crust


Heat oven to 300°‚beat cream cheese in large mixer bowl. Gradually add 1-cup sugar, beating until fluffy. Add lemon juice and vanilla. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Pour in graham cracker pie crust.

Bake 1 hour or until center is firm. Cool to room temperature. Pour cherry pie filling over top. Chill at least 3 hours.

Yield: 12 servings