Mallomar Cheesecake

Makes 12 servings.

1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 cup granulated sugar, divided
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 eggs
1 cup dairy sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 Mallomars Chocolate Cakes

Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of the sugar and margarine. Press onto bottom and 2 inches up side of 9-inch springform pan; set aside.

Beat cream cheese and remaining 3/4 cup sugar in small bowl with electric mixer at medium speed until creamy. Add eggs, sour cream and vanilla extract; mix until well blended.

Arrange cakes on crust; top with batter. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour or until set.

Turn oven off; open door slightly. Allow cheesecake to sit in oven for 1 hour. Remove from oven; cool on wire rack at room temperature. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.