In a bowl, combine powdered sugar, cinnamon, graham cracker crumbs and butter. Blend thoroughly. Press firmly into a 10 or 11 inch springform pan. Bake in preheated oven for just 5 minutes. (A regular baking pan may be used also.)
Raise oven temperature to 350 degrees.
To make the filling
In a bowl, beat eggs into cream cheese. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat until blended well. Spoon into crust.
Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until knife inserted into center comes out clean. Remove from oven.
To make the topping
In a bowl, combine sour cream, 6 tablespoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and blend well. Pour over cheesecake and return to oven. Bake for additional 10 minutes. Let cool, then refrigerate and chill thoroughly.
To serve
Cut into pieces of desired size and transfer each piece to a place, then spoon cherries over each piece. Enjoy!