Original "Philly" Cheesecake Recipe
Servings: 12
Ingredients
- crust:
- 1 c. graham cracker crumbs
- 3 Tbsp. margarine -- melted
- filling:
- 24 ounce cream cheese -- softened
- 3/4 c. sugar
- 5 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp grated lemon peel
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 x Large eggs -- separated
Directions
- Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and margarine. Press onto bottom of 9" springform pan. Bake at 325 F for 10 min.
- filling: Combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and vanilla, mixing at medium speed of electric mixer till well blended. Add in egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Beat egg whites till stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mix.
- Pour over crust.
- Bake at 300 F for 45 min. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cold before removing rim of pan. Chill.
- Serving Ideas: Garnish with fresh fruit or possibly cherry pie filling.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 113g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 376 | |
| Calories from Fat 225 | 60% |
| Total Fat 25.53g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 12.18g | 49% |
| Trans Fat 0.52g | |
| Cholesterol 114mg | 38% |
| Sodium 370mg | 15% |
| Potassium 141mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 31.53g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.8g | 3% |
| Sugars 19.26g | 13% |
| Protein 6.44g | 10% |
