Crust

Preheat oven to 350°F

Line a 9" springform pan with parchment paper

Using the springform pan, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar, mix. Add butter and mix well.

Press graham cracker crumb mixture down firmly along the sides of the spring form pan rotating the pan and finishing in the center. ar

Bake for about 15 minutes or until golden.

Remove from heat and let cool down.

Cheesecake

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment soften the cream cheese on high speed.

Add eggs, sugar and vanilla and continue to mix until well combined, scraping down the bowl as needed.

Add remaining ingredients and mix well.

Pour batter over cooled graham cracker crust and place in the oven on the middle rack at 350°F for 10 minutes (place a tray below cheesecake to catch any drippings - makes oven cleaning easier)

After 10 minutes, reduce oven temperature to 325°F for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out a little sticky but dry overall (not wet).

Let cool. Place in fridge until ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions:Serve with cool whip or make your own whipped cream by whisking 1 cup of whipping cream, ¼ cup powdered sugar, ½ teaspoon vanilla and 1 tablespoon corn starch.