ORIGINAL "PHILLY" CHEESECAKE

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Make and share this Original "Philly" Cheesecake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 45m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons margarine, Melted
24 ounces cream cheese, Softened
3/4 cup sugar
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons lemons, rind of, Grated
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 large eggs, Separated

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 381.6, Fat 29, SaturatedFat 14.5, Cholesterol 130.8, Sodium 320.3, Carbohydrate 25, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 20.1, Protein 6.6

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