This cheesecake is large and is very inexpensive to make compared to the prices in stores:

Cherry Cheesecake

Crust:  Mix together 2 cups crushed graham crackers, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 stick melted butter.  Reserve a handful of mixture to put on top of cake when done.

Pat the graham cracker mixture onto a 9x13 pan.

Filling:  3 Philadelphia cream cheese (8 oz. each), 1/2 cup sugar, 3 large eggs.

Using mixer, blend together until smooth.  Then gently spoon onto crust and bake until dry to the touch (30-35 minutes in a 325 degree oven).

After cheesecake completely cools, spoon 1 can of Thank-you brand filling on top (can be strawberry, cherry, etc.).  Then, spoon 1 large (12 oz.) Cool Whip on top.  Sprinkle remaining graham cracker mixture to decorate the top.  Refrigerate - make day before you need it.

Kathy Myers