Feather Light Strawberry Cheesecake

Directions

Lightly grease a 9-inch, heat-resistant, non-metallic baking dish .

In a small bowl combine cracker crumbs, softened butter and the 1 tablespoon of sugar.

Press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.

Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2 minutes.

Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and the ½ cup sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.

Beat in lemon peel and juice.

Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites.

Pour into prepared baking dish; smooth with a spatula.

Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 6 minutes.

In a small bowl combine sour cream, the 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla until well blended.

Carefully spread over top of cheesecake.

Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute.

Arrange strawberries on cheesecake as desired and chill.