Deluxe Cheesecake

Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
2 T. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/4 cup plus 2 T. melted butter

Filling:
3 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Topping:
3 T. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
16-oz. carton sour cream

Mix crust ingredients and press into a 10-inch springform pan. Set aside. To make filling, beat cream cheese and gradually add sugar. Beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla. Pour into crust.

Bake at 375 degrees for 25 to 35 minutes, until set. To make topping, Beat sour cream 2 minutes on medium speed. Add sugar and vanilla; beat one minute. Spread over hot cheesecake.

Bake at 500 degrees for 5 to 8 minutes, until bubbly.

Note: Cheesecake can be served as is or topped with any fruit filling. Can be made the day before and refrigerated. This is the best cheesecake I have ever eaten!