International Pi Day 2015

Today is the ultimate Pi day because we can celebrate it out to 10 digits twice today.  3.141592653  We are having events all day today and this cache was placed as part of the competition held on this day.  

How to make a Cheesecake

Ingredients

•  1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
•  1/3 cup butter, melted
•  2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
•  1/2 cup sugar
•  2 eggs, lightly beaten
•  1 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
•  TOPPING:
•  1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
•  2 tablespoons sugar
•  1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  Additional lemon peel, optional
•  Mint leaves, optional

Directions

1. In a bowl, Combine cracker crumbs and butter. Firmly press onto the bottom and up the sides of a 9-in. pie plate. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Stir in vanilla and lemon peel just until blended. Pour into prepared crust.
3. Bake at 325° for 20-25 minutes or until center is almost set. Remove from the oven; let stand for 5 minutes (leave oven on). Combine the sour cream, sugar and vanilla; spread carefully over pie. Bake 5 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate overnight. Garnish with mint and lemon peel if desired. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 6-8 servings.