Lemon Delight Cheesecake Recipe

Yet another cheesecake recipe variation

• Meal Type: Cake
• Ethnicity: Other
• Holiday Category: N/A
• Preparation Time: Over 1 hour, less than 1 day

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 c Graham Cracker Crumbs
• 1/4 c Sugar
• 1/2 c Margarine, Melted
• 1 ea Env. Unflovored Gelatin
• 1/3 c Cold Water
• 1/3 c Lemon Juice
• 3 Large Eggs, Separated
• 1/2 c Sugar
• 1 t Grated Lemon Peel
• 16 oz Cream Cheese, Softened

Directions

1. Combine crumbs, sugar and margarine; reserve 1/2 cup
2. Press remaining onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan
3. Soften gelatine in water, stir over low heat until dissolved
4. Add juice, egg yolks, 1/4 cup sugar, and peel; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat, 5 minutes
5. Gradually add to cream cheese, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer unitl well blended
6. Beat egg whites, until foamy; gradually add remaining sugar beating until stiff peaks form
7. Fold into cream cheese mixture; pour over crust
8. Top with reserved crumbs; chill until firm.