Candy Cane Cheesecake

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Five Minutes Total Time: 30 Minutes or Less
1 c. Graham Cracker crumbs
3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. melted butter plus 2 tbsp. melted butter
1-1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. coarsely crushed candy canes
2 eggs
1 tbsp. flour
2 tsp. vanilla
16-oz. cream cheese {softened}
Whipped cream
Chocolate leaves
More coarsely chopped candy canes

Preheat oven to 325 F. Blend Graham Cracker crumbs, 1/4 c. melted butter and 1/4 c. sugar in bottom of ungreased 8 springform pan; press mixture evenly over bottom. In blender or food processor, blend sour cream, remaining 1/2 c. sugar, eggs, flour and vanilla until smooth. Add cream cheese and blend; then blend in 2 tbsp remaining melted butter until completely smooth. Stir in crushed candy canes, then pour mixture over crust in pan. Bake in lower third of oven for 45 minutes. Remove; allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.