Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 6 tablespoons ( 3/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 2 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350F.
  • Lightly butter 10-inch-diameter glass pie dish.
  • Mix crumbs and melted butter in small bowl.
  • Press crumb mixture evenly over bottom and up sides (but not onto rim) of prepared dish.
  • Refrigerate while preparing filling.
  • Blend cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and flour in processor until smooth.
  • Add vanilla.
  • Gradually pour in milk and process until smooth, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl.
  • Add eggs; process until blended.
  • Transfer batter to prepared crust.
  • Mix remaining 2 tablespoons sugar with cinnamon in small bowl; sprinkle over filling.
  • Carefully place raisins atop filling (some may sink).
  • Bake pie until set in center, about 1 hour.
  • Transfer to rack and cool 1 hour.
  • Refrigerate uncovered until cold, about 2 hours; cover and chill overnight.