Company Cheesecake

Submitted by Pheobe Blackham

CRUST: 

1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs

2 T. sugar

3 T. butter or margarine

CHEESECAKE:

2- 8 oz pkg cream cheese (room temp)

1-3 oz pkg cream cheese (room temp)

1 c. sugar                 

¼ tsp. vanilla

2 tsp. grated lemon peel   

3 eggs

Mix crust ingredients and press into 9" springform pan or 9" square tin.  Bake at 350°

for 8-10 min. Cool.

Beat cream cheese gradually, adding sugar until fluffy.  Add lemon peel & vanilla.  Beat in eggs one at a time.  Pour over cooled crust. 

Bake 1 hour at 300° or until the center is firm.  Cool & add topping.  Chill at least 3 hours before serving.

TOPPINGS: Pie fillings, strawberries (mashed, sweetened and thickened) or sour cream.