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                        Meringue Topped Cheesecake

Recipe By     : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Cheesecakes

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1 1/2  c             Plain vanilla cookies -- crushed
   2 1/2  tb            Sugar
   1 1/2  ts            Cinnamon
     1/2  c             Butter -- melted
                        Filling:
     1/2  lb            Cream cheese
   1                    Can sweetened condensed milk
   3                    Egg yolks
   1 1/4  tb            Lemon zest -- grated
   4      tb            Lemon juice
                        Meringue Topping:
   3                    Egg whites
     2/3  c             Sugar

Mix together the crushed cookies, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter.
Firmly press on the bottom and sides of a 9" springform pan. Chill
until ready to use.

Soften the cream cheese and beat in the condensed milk, lightly
beaten egg yolks, lemon zest, and lemon juice.

Pour into the prepared crust.

Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Slowly add half the
sugar and beat until stiff. Fold in the remaining sugar and spread
over the cheese filling.

Bake in a 400°F oven for about 10 minutes or until the meringue is
golden brown. Cool.

Yield: 8 Servings

Busted by Sooz


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