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Combine graham cracker crumbs, 3 TBS sugar, and melted butter, press into bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
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Bake at 325 degrees for 10 minutes.
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With an electric hand mixer, combine cream cheese and ¾ cup sugar and mix at medium speed until combined and creamy.
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Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Blend in vanilla extract.
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Pour mixture over baked crust.
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Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes.
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Reduce oven temperature to 250 degrees and continue baking 25 to 30 minutes, or until set.
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Loosen cake from rim of pan.
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Cool before removing rim.
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Chill.
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Top with cherry pie filling before serving.