Philadelphia Cheesecake

By tisch3240

Ingredients

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 tbl margarine melted
• 2 8 oz pkg cream cheese softened
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbl lemon juice
• 1 tsp lemon rind
• 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 2 eggs separated

Preparation

Step 1

Combine crumbs & margarine. Press onto bottom of 9 inch springform pan. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 mins. Combine cream cheese, sugar, juice rind & vanilla mixing at medium speed on electric mixer till well blended. Add egg yolks one at a time mixing wll after each addition. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour over crust. Bake at 300 degrees for 45 mins. Serve with fresh fruit or cherry pie filling.