crust
2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 stick margarine
1/2 cup sugar
cake
8 eggs -- separated
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
32 ounces cream cheese
topping
16 ounces sour cream
4 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
In a bowl place graham cracker crumbs, margarine and sugar. Press into bottom and sides of 9 x 13 inch pan. Place in refrigerator while mixing cheesecake.
Beat egg yolks and sugar until blended. Add lemon juice, vanilla and cream cheese. Beat until smooth.
Beat egg whites until stiff. Fold in by hand to the cheese mixture. Pour int o crust. Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes until firm in middle. Take out of oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Spread topping on cheese cake. Return to oven for 5 minutes.
Serve with a fruit sauce on the side [cherry, blueberry or apple] or chocolate sauce.