Memories Of Winnipeg Creamy Cheesecake

-----------------------------------CRUST----------------------------------- 3/4 c Graham wafer crumbs

1/3 c Brown sugar

Grated peel of a lemon 1/4 ts Ground cardamom

1/3 c Butter, melted

----------------------------------FILLING---------------------------------- 2 lb Cream cheese

4 Eggs

3/4 c Sugar

Juice of 1/2 lemon 1 ts Vanilla

1. Preheat oven to 350F(180C)

2. Mix crust ingredients together and press into a 10-inch springform pan.

3. In a large bowl combine the ingredients for the filling. Beat thoroughly

and pour over the crust. 4. Bake 35 minutes. When baking is complete, turn off oven, prop oven door

open with folded tea towel and let cake stand in oven for about 1 hour. Refrigetate several hours before serving.