Breakfast Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup fresh berries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie plate.
2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and butter. Press the mixture into the bottom and sides of the prepared pie plate.
3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in the sugar and vanilla, then eggs, one at a time, until blended. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
4. Bake for 25 minutes, or until set. Cool completely before serving.
5. Top with fresh berries before serving.

Interesting Facts

• Cheesecake is believed to have originated in ancient Greece.
• The average cheesecake contains more than 1,000 calories.
• Cheesecake is considered a "comfort food" because it elicits feelings of contentment and satisfaction.