Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. melted butter
  • 3/4 c. sugar
  • 2 c. fine graham crumbs
  • 2 tsp. cinnamon
  • 2 Tbsp. unflavored gelatin
  • 1 c. cold water
  • 3 eggs, separated
  • 2 c. cream cheese
  • 3 Tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1 Tbsp. grated lemon rind
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. heavy cream, whipped

Method

  • Blend butter, 1/4 cup sugar, crumbs and cinnamon.
  • Line spring-form pan with 3/4 of mixture.
  • Soften gelatin in 1/2 cup water.
  • Cook egg yolks, remaining sugar and water in double boiler until thickened.
  • Add gelatin.
  • Beat into cheese with lemon juice, rind and salt.
  • Chill; beat well.
  • Fold in cream with stiffly beaten egg whites.
  • Pour onto crumbs.
  • Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
  • Chill until firm.
  • Serves 12.