Ingredients

  • 10 graham crackers, crushed
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted
  • 4 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • To Make Crust: In a small bowl, mix together crushed graham crackers and melted butter or margarine. Press mixture into bottom and sides of a 9 inch pie pan.
  • To Make Filling: In a medium mixing bowl whip cream cheese until fluffy. Beat in 3/4 cup sugar, then add eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and lemon juice. Mix until smooth. Pour into crust.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, until set around edges. Remove and cool 5 minutes.
  • To Make Topping: Mix together sour cream, 3 1/2 tablespoons sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla. Spread over top of pie and return to oven for 10 minutes. Chill at least 5 hours before serving.