Lemon delight cheesecake

10 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupGraham Cracker Crumbs
¼cupSugar
½cupMargarine, Melted
1eachEnv. Unflovored Gelatin
cupCold Water
cupLemon Juice
3eachesLarge Eggs, Separated
½cupSugar
1teaspoonGrated Lemon Peel
16ouncesCream Cheese, Softened*

Directions

* Or use 2 8-oz containers of Philly soft cream cheese.

~------------------------------------------------------ ~------------------ Combine crumbs, sugar and margarine; reserve ½ cup. Press remaining onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Soften gelatine in water, stir over low heat until dissolved. Add juice, egg yolks, ¼ cup sugar, and peel; cook, stirring constantly, over medium heat, 5 minutes. Gradually add to cream cheese, mixing at medium speed on electric mixer unitl well blended. Beat egg whites, until foamy; gradually add remaining sugar beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture; pour over crust. Top with reserved crumbs; chill until firm.