Cranberry Orange Cheesecake

CRANBERRY ORANGE CHEESECAKE

CRUST:
1-1/2c graham cracker crumbs
1/2c butter, melted
1/4c sugar
FILLING:
1/4lb cream cheese
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2c granulated sugar
1t vanilla
2c sour cream
TOPPING:
2c cranberry sauce (whole berry)
1T cornstarch
3T sugar
1/2t grated orange rind

CRUST: Add sugar and melted butter to crumbs in a mixing bowl and blend well. Press onto the bottom and partially up the sides of a 9" pie plate. Chill for 10 minutes in the freezer before filling. FILLING: In large bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is soft, then add eggs. Gradually add the sugar and vanilla, beating until light and fluffy. Stir in sour cream. Pour into crust and bake 30 minutes at 375F or until centre is firm. Refrigerate. TOPPING: Place all ingredients in a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir constantly, until mixture thickens. (About 5 minutes) Cool and spread over chilled pie, just before serving.