Grampa's Cherry Cheesecake

This is my dad "Pete" and this is his awesome Cherry Cheesecake. He moved to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico about 3 years ago, and while visiting us in Texas this year he made us his famous cheesecake, YUMMY!

This is his recipe as he wrote it.

Grampa's  Cherry Cheesecake

1 c. Graham cracker crumbs

1/2 c + 4 Tbsp. Sugar

3 Tbsp. melted butter

1 (8oz) Pkg cream cheese

2 eggs

1 tsp. vanilla

1 c. sour cream

1 can pie filling

Crust: Mix crumbs, 2 Tbsp. sugar & butter

Bake 10 min @ 325

Whip cream cheese. Beat in 1/2 c. sugar, add eggs one at a time, mix in 1/2 tsp. vanilla.

Spread over crust. Bake 18 min @ 375 or until just set.

Mix sour cream + 2 Tbsp sugar and 1/2 tsp. vanilla.

Spread over filling and return to oven for 5 min.

Cool

Spread filling over top.

Chill at least 4 hrs.