Original Philly Cheesecake
Steps
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 crust.
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.
Ingredients
graham cracker crumbs, margarine, cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemons, rind of, vanilla, eggs