-ELAINE RADIS BGMB90B 5 tb Lemon juice
1 c Graham cracker crumbs 1 1/2 ts Grated lemnon peel
3 tb Margarine; melted 1 ts Vanilla
24 oz Cream cheese; softened 3 Large eggs; separated
3/4 c Sugar
Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform
pan. Bake at 325 degrees F.; 10minutes.
Combine cream cheese, sugar, juice, peel and vanilla, mixing at medium
speed on electric mixer until well blended. Add egg yolks, one at a
time, mixing well after each addition. Beat egg whites until stiff
peaks form; fold into cream cheese mixture. Pour over curst. Bake at
300 degrees F., 45 minutes.
Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.
Top with cherry pie filling or fresh fruit, if desired.
Yields
10 servings