HOLLYWOOD CHEESECAKE

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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon unsalted shortening
1 1/4 cup crushed graham crackers
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup melted sweet butter
2 pounds cream cheese
1 cup sugar
6 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 1/2 pints sour cream
1/2 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla

Steps:

Grease a 9-inch spring-form pan with shortening. Sift crumbs with cinnamon, combine with sugar and butter, and cover sides and bottom of pan.
Pre-heat oven to 375 degrees. Cream the cheese. Add sugar, eggs and vanilla and beat until smooth. Pour into crumb-lined pan and bake for about 40 minutes. Remove and let cool for about 15 minutes.
Raise heat to 425 degrees. Mix sour cream, sugar and vanilla until well blended. Spread over the filling and bake for about ten minutes. Remove from oven and let stand at room temperature for about five hours before serving.