I make a classic cheese cake; it only takes about 15 minutes and is very good every time.
set oven to 350 degrees
Crust:
1 plain pack of graham crackers crushed fine -- about 1 1/2 c (use a large ziplock and a rolling pin)
after crushing these you can pour them into the 9" springform pan (locked)
add 3Tbs sugar
1 t cinnamon
Gently mix all dry ingredients with your fingers around in the pan, then sprinkle
3 Tbs melted butter around evenly while mixing -- be sure to distribute it evenly
Press the mix onto the bottom of the pan evenly and out to the edges of the pan and 1/3 up the sides of the pan with the backs of your fingers.
slide this in the oven while you make the filling. Take out when the edges are slightly browned approx. 8-10 minutes
Filling:
5 packages of philly cream cheese softened 8 oz each (you can soften it in the microwave if necessary)
3 eggs
1 c sour cream
1 C sugar
3 Tbs flour
1 t vanilla extract
Mix all ingredients with a mixer thoroughly until very smoothe but dont whip. Run a rubber spatula around the outside of the mixing bowl and bottom to make sure you have encorpated all the cream cheese into the mixture.
Pour it into the warm crust from the oven. After you have poured it into the pan lift one side up slightly and let it drop lightly on the counter a few times to release the air bubbles from the bottom. Repeat this about 10x to be sure you got all of them out. Bake for 50 minutes until the the middle 1" center circle is the only part of the top of the cake that wiggles when you move it. Take it out and don't serve it until it is cooled and refrigerated for a few hours. Run a butter knife around the outside edge of the pan before you release the springform pan lock and take off the ring.
Top with fresh strawberries drizzled with chocolate, raspberry glaze, caramel topping, fresh blueberries, peaches, or cherries