*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                           The Best Cheese Cake

Recipe By     : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheesecakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
                        Crust:
   2 1/2  cups          Graham cracker crumbs
     1/2  cup           Margarine
     1/2  cup           Sugar
                        Cake:
   8                    Eggs -- separated
   1 1/2  cups          Sugar
   4      tablespoons   Lemon juice
   2      teaspoons     Vanilla
  32      ounces        Cream cheese
                        Topping:
  16      ounces        Sour cream
   4      tablespoons   Sugar
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla

In a bowl place graham cracker crumbs, margarine and sugar.  Press
into bottom and sides of 9x13" pan.  Place in refrigerator while
mixing cheesecake.

Beat egg yolks and sugar until blended.  Add lemon juice, vanilla and
cream cheese.  Beat until smooth.

Beat egg whites until stiff.  Fold in by hand to the cheese mixture. 
Pour into crust.  Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees F for 25-30
minutes until firm in middle.  Take out of oven and let cool for 15
minutes.  Spread topping on cheese cake.  Sprinkle cinnamon and
nutmeg on top.  Return to oven for 5 minutes.

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