The Best Cheese Cake

* Exported from MasterCook *

The Best Cheese Cake

Recipe By : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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*** crust***
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup sugar
***cake***
8 eggs -- separated
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
32 ounces cream cheese
***topping***
16 ounces sour cream
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

In a bowl place graham cracker crumbs, margarine and sugar. Press into bottom
and sides of 9 x 13 inch pan. Place in refrigerator while mixing cheesecake.

Beat egg yolks and sugar until blended. Add lemon juice, vanilla and cream ch
eese. Beat until smooth.

Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold in by hand to the cheese mixture. Pour int
o crust. Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes until firm in
middle. Take out of oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Spread topping on chee
se cake. Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg on top. Return to oven for 5 minutes.

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