posted by DBR 03-25-100 9:13 AM
From the back of "Heath Bits" package
Rich Heath Bits Cheesecake
1 3/4 Cups vanilla wafer crumbs (about 55)
2 Tbl. Sugar
1/3 Cup melted butter
Mix and press into bottom of 9" springform pan. Refrigerate about 30 minutes.
3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese softened
1 Cup sugar
3 eggs
8 oz. of sour cream
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/3 cups Heath bits, divided
Preheat oven to 350.
Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl on medium speed until well blended. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add sour cream and vanilla, beat on low speed until blended.
Pour half of cheese mixture into crust. Reserve 1/4 Cup of Bits for topping, sprinkle remaining bits over cheese mixture in pan. Spoon in remaining cheese mixture.
Bake one hour or until filing is set. Cool 15 minutes.
Sprinkle reserved Bits over top, with knife, loosen cake from side of pan. Cool completely, remove side of pan. Cover, refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Cover and refrigerate left over cheesecake. 12 to 16 servings.