Louise's Cheesecake by Louise Thacker

Crust:
1 12 ounce box vanilla wafers, crushed
6 T. butter, melted

Filling:
40 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 3/4 c. sugar
3 T. all-purpose flour
1/4 t. salt
1 t. freshly grated lemon peel
1 t. pure vanilla extract
6 large eggs
3/4 c. heavy cream

In small bowl, mix together wafer crumbs and butter and press onto bottom and partially up sides of 10 inch springform pan. Chill while preparing filling.

In large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese. Add sugar, flour, salt, lemon peel, and vanilla. Beat well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Blend in cream. Pour into crust. Bake at 500 degrees for 10 minutes and at 225 degrees for an additional 70-80 minutes. Filling will be almost set. Cool at room temperature.

Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight before serving.

A fantastic cheesecake--a mile high! Simply elegant adorned with fresh fruit, or trying serving with pear sauce, strawberry sauce, or apricot glaze.