Diana's Cheesecake

This is the best cheesecake ever!

Crust:

2 packages (2 2/3c) graham crackers

1 stick butter melted

1/4 c sugar
Mix all of these together and pat into the bottom of the pan

Cake

3 lbs cream cheese ( 6- 8oz packages ) room temp. - Beat until smooth
2 cups sugar - beat in thoroughly

5 eggs - beat in one at a time

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp lemon juice

Pour cheesecake batter into two 8' inch pans.

Place in water to bake 300 deg. for 1 hr 15 min. Let sit 1/2 hour. Remove from hot water.

Let cool completely. Refrigerate overnight. Remove from pan.

*I use a spring form pan so I wrap it in aluminum foil to make it water proof.