Sun-Sational Cheesecake

Sun-Sational Cheesecake

CRUST:

1 c. graham cracker crumbs
3 Tbsp. sugar
3 Tbsp. margarine, melted

FILLING:

3 -8 oz. packages cream cheese, softened
1 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. flour
2 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 Tbsp. grated lemon
/2 tsp. vanilla
4 eggs (1 separated)

TOPPING:

3/4 c. sugar
2 Tbsp. corn starch
1/2 c. cold water
1/4 c. lemon juice

• Combine ingredients and press into bottom of 9 in. springform pan. Bake at 325 for 10 mins.
• Combine cream cheese, flour, juice, peel and vanilla.
• Mix at medium speed until well blended.
• Add 3 eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Beat in remaining egg white, reserving yolk for glaze.
• Pour over crust.
• Bake at 450 for 10 minutes.
• Reduce oven temperature to 250; continue baking 30 minutes.
• Chill before removing rim.
• Combine sugar and corn starch in saucepan.
• Stir in water and juice.
• Cook stirring constantly until clear and thickened.
• Beat reserved egg yolk in small boil.
• Add a small amount of the hot mixture.
• Return this to mixture in saucepan.
• Cook for 3 minutes stirring constantly.
• Cool slightly, then spoon over cheesecake and chill.