Original Philedelphia Cheesecake

Directions

Combine crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of 9-inch springform pan.

Bake at 325℉ (160℃) 10 minutes.

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 curst.

Bake at 300℉ (150℃) 45 minutes.

Loosen ckae from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.

Chill.

Top with cherry pie filling or fresh fruit, if desired.