Cheesecake Surprise (Grandma Morgan)

Crust:

3 TBS. sugar                                                

6 TBS. butter (melted)

1 ½ cups or 20 (2 ½ in. square) graham crackers crushed

½ tsp. cinnamon

Mix well and press on bottom and sides of angel food cake pan (using spoon).

Bake 10 minutes at 375°. 

Filling:

12 oz. softened cream cheese                       

½ cup sugar                                                 

1 tsp. vanilla

2 large eggs

Beat together until smooth and creamy.  Pour into crust.  Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until done.  Cool at least 1 hour.

Fruit Layer:

3 cups frozen berries (sugared any kind)                 

2 ½ TBS. cornstarch                                                

3 TBS. water or juice

1/8 tsp. lemon extract

Red food coloring

Drain berries well.  Should have 1 cup juice or more.   Thicken juice with cornstarch mixed with water/juice.  Cook until clear.  Add red food color and 1/8 tsp. lemon extract.  Cover cooled cheese cake filling.

Sour Cream Topping:

1 ½ cups sour cream                                    

4 TBS. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

Mix well and cover fruit filling.  Seal edges as well as you can.  Bake at 400° for 10 min.  Chill well.  Yummy!