1¾ c vanilla wafer crumbs (approx. 55 cookies)

2 Tbsp sugar

1/3 c butter, melted

3 packages cream cheese softened

1 c sugar

3 eggs

8 oz sour cream

½ tsp vanilla

Combine first three ingredients; press into 9” spring form pan bottom and up sides.  Refrigerate 30 minutes.

Beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended. Add 1 egg at a time, beat well after each addition.  Add sour cream and vanilla, mix well.  Pour into crust. 

Bake at 350° for 1 hour or until set.  Cool completely and refrigerate 4 hours before serving.