Luscious Cheesecake - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. margarine, melted
2 (8 oz.) pkg. plus 1 (3 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
2 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/4 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs

Preparation

Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.
Stir together graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons sugar.
Mix in margarine thoroughly.
Press mixture evenly in bottom of 9-inch spring-form pan.
Bake 10 minutes. Cool.
Reduce oven to 300\u00b0.
Beat cream cheese in large mixing bowl.
Gradually add 1 cup sugar, beating until fluffy.
Add lemon peel and vanilla.
Beat in eggs, one at a time.
Pour over crumb mixture.
Bake 1 hour or until center is firm.
Cool to room temperature.
Chill at least 3 hours before serving.