Original"Philly" Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

ORIGINAL "PHILLY" CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Desserts
Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 c Graham cracker crumbs
24 oz Cream cheese, softened
5 tb Lemon juice
1 t Vanilla
3 tb Margarine, melted
3/4 c Sugar
1 1/2 ts Grated lemon peel
3 ea Large eggs, separated

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.



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