Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. zwieback or graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/4 c. melted butter or margarine
  • 1 lb. rich cream cheese
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. eggs (3 medium or 2 large)
  • 3/4 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 pt. commercially soured cream
  • 1/4 c. granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Method

  • Crush zwieback fine, then put through a food mill.
  • Combine with sugar and batter.
  • Mix thoroughly.
  • Grease a 9 or 10-inch spring-form pan with 1 teaspoon of shortening.
  • Cover sides and bottom with 1 cup of crumb mixture.
  • Pour rest of mixture in bottom of pan; press smooth, then chill.
  • Combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs and 3/4 teaspoon vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour into pan and bake at 350° for 25 minutes.
  • Remove from oven; let stand for 10 minutes.
  • Increase oven temperature to 450°. Blend sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar and 1 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Pour over cake and bake for 15 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and cool before removing the spring-form.
  • Cover with waxed paper and refrigerate for 12 hours or longer.