Instructions: * Use vanilla wafer or graham cracker crumbs.
** You wont need all the sugar; usually about 7/8 cup is sufficient.

1. Mix crumbs with 2 tablespoons melted margarine, 3 tablespoons sugar and salt. Blend well then press mixture on sides and bottom of a greased 8-inch pie plate.

2. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese and lemon juice; blend well. Add eggs and 1/2 cup sugar; beat very well with a wire whisk until smooth. Pour into crumb crust.

3. Bake in preheated 350-degree oven for 20 minutes or until firm. Remove from oven and let cool only 5 minutes.

4. Mix sour cream, lemon zest and 3-4 tablespoons sugar. Spread this mixture over pie filling; bake 10 minutes more.

5. Cool for a few minutes then refrigerate and chill 4-6 hours before serving.

NOTES : This is a delicious version of a cheesecake and pie combined.

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