Meringue Topped Cheesecake
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Servings: 8
Categories:
Cheesecakes
/
Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2
cups
vanilla wafer crumbs 2 1/2
tablespoons
sugar 1 1/2
teaspoons
cinnamon 1/2
cup
melted butter 1/2
pound
cream cheese 1
can
sweetened condensed milk 3
egg yolks 1 1/4
tablespoons
grated lemon rind 4
tablespoons
lemon juice 3
egg whites 2/3
cup
sugar Directions:
1.
Mix together the crushed cookies, sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. Firmly press on the bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Chill until ready to use.
2.
Soften the cream cheese and beat in the condensed milk, lightly beaten egg yolks, lemon rind and lemon juice.
3.
Pour into the prepared crust.
4.
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.
5.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until the meringue is golden brown. Cool.
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