Royal Cheesecake

I almost never get to put the topping on this cake because as soon as i've turned my back usually half has disappeared. Personally, i like it better this way which is why i don't really complain unless i have company coming. With minor adaptions, this comes from classic kosher cooking.prep. Time is approximate & includes refrigeration.

Steps

Crust using a pastry blender or 2 knives cut cold margarine into flour , baking powder and sugar until pieces are the size of peas.

Stir in sour cream , egg yolk& salt.

Form into a ball& refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Roll out into a circle to cover bottom& halfway up sides of a well-greased , 9 inch springform pan.

Filling beat egg yolks until light , adding half the sugar.

Stir in remaining ingredients except egg whites , remaining sugar , and cherry pie filling.

Beat egg whites , gradually adding remaining sugar.

Beat until able to form stiff peaks.

Fold egg white mixture into cheese mixture.

Pour into crust.

Bake in a preheated 350 oven for 45 minutes.

When cool , spread with a can of cherry pie filling.

Refrigerate.

Ingredients

margarine, flour, baking powder, sugar, sour cream, egg yolk, salt, eggs, cream cheese, vanilla extract, vanilla instant pudding mix, cherry pie filling