Mom's Easy Cherry Cheesecake

Directions

Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

Bake at 325℉ (160℃), 10 minutes.

Combine cream cheese and sugar, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer until well blended.

Add eggs, one at a time mixing well after each addition.

Blend in vanilla; pour over crust.

Bake at 450℉ (230℃), 10 minutes.

Reduce oven temperatur to 250 degrees F, continue baking 25 to 30 minutes or until set.

Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.

Chill.

Top with pie filling just before serving.