18 Zwieback crackers, crushed 3 T Butter or margarine, softend 1 T Sugar 16 oz Cream cheese -at room temperature 1/2 c Sugar 2 Egg yolks 1 t Grated lemon peel 1 T Lemon juice 2 Egg whites, stiffly beaten 1 c Commercial sour cream 2 T Sugar 1 t Vanilla extract 16 oz Frozen strawberries or 1 pt Fresh strawberries, -washed and hulled 1. Lightly grease a 9-inch, heat-resistant, non-metallic baking dish. 2. In a small bowl combine cracker crumbs, softened butter or margarine and the 1 tablespoon of sugar. Press into the bottom of a greased baking dish. 3. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 2 minutes. Set aside. 4. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and the 1/2 cup sugar together until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon peel and juice. 5. Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites. Pour into prepared baking dish; smooth with a spatula. 6. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 6 minutes. 7. In a small bowl combine sour cream, the 2 tablespoons sugar and vanilla until well blended. Carefully spread over top of cheesecake. 8. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 1 minute. 9. Arrange strawberries on cheesecake as desired and chill several hours before serving.
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