My Favorite Cherry Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 graham cracker pie crust (Large in size)
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• softened
• 12 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 medium eggs
• whipped
• 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. Blend all ingredients together until smooth.
3. Fold into shell.
4. Bake in a 350 F oven for 25 - 30 minutes until firm.
5. The cheesecake is done when the sides are puffed but the center will not be as puffed; it will be possible to jiggle the center slightly but it will not be runny.
6. Let the pie cool and then refrigerate overnight.
7. The cherries can be added to the top either before putting in the fridge or the next day.