Recipe: Creamy Cheesecake (18-quart roaster oven)

CREAMY CHEESECAKE

FOR CRUST:
40 vanilla wafers, crushed
1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup margarine, melted
2 tbsp. granulated sugar
FOR FILLING:
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 large eggs

Preheat (18-quart) Roaster Oven to 400 degrees F.

Combine crust ingredients; stir until well mixed. Pour into 9-inch springform pan; pat down with back of fork; set aside.

Place cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract in large mixing bowl; beat until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat for 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour over crust. Place springform pan on Rack. Set Rack in preheated oven.

Cover; bake 55 to 65 minutes or until set and evenly browned. Let cake cool on cooling rack, away from drafts.

Cover; refrigerate until serving time.

Serve with fresh seasonal fruit, if desired.

Makes 8-12 pieces
Source: Nesco