Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. sugar, divided
3 tsp. vanilla, divided
2 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1 lb. cream cheese, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 pt. sour cream

Preparation

Combine and stir until blended the graham cracker crumbs, butter and 1/4 cup sugar.
Spread in pan (8-inch square) and smooth bottom and sides.
Combine and beat until smooth the 3/4 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla and eggs.
Spread over crust and bake at 350\u00b0 for 17 minutes.
Remove and let stand 10 minutes.
Increase oven to 450\u00b0.