posted by clayton 02-07-102 7:33 AM
So Easy Cheesecake
2 (8oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
3 egg yolks
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
*3 egg whites (beaten to soft peaks)
Separate eggs. Beat *egg whites to soft peaks, set aside.
In mixer, blend softened cream cheese with sugar. Add egg yolks and blend well. Mix in vanilla and lemon juice. By hand, fold in beaten egg whites.
Heavily butter a 9" pie dish. Pour in some graham cracker crumbs, shake around dish to cover all areas. Toss excess out or leave in, whichever you prefer. Pour in cheesecake mixture and bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes, or until set. Remove from oven and spread on topping.
Topping:
1/2 cup sour cream
1+12 Tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
Stir together by hand and pour over hot cheesecake. Return to oven for 5 minutes to set.