2 c  Graham cracker crumbs
      1 c  Sugar, divided
     14 c  (1/2 stick) butter OR
           Margarine, melted
      3 pk Cream cheese, softened
      1 ts Vanilla
      2    Eggs
      1    Can (20 oz) cherry pie-
           Filling
  Mix crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and butter.  Press
  into 13 x 9 inch baking pan.  Bake at 325F for 10
  minutes. Mix cream cheese, remaining 3/4 cup sugar and
  vanilla with electric mixer on medium speed until well
  blended.  Add eggs; mix just until blended. Pour over
  crust. Bake at 325F for 35 minutes or until centre is
  almost set.  Cool. Refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
  Top with pie filling.  Cut into squares. Garnish, if
  desired.  Makes 18 servings.  Prep time: 20 minutes
  plus refrigerating.  Baking time: 35 minutes. ch
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