Instructions: Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs and margarine. Press onto bottom of 9" springform pan. Bake at 325 F for 10 minutes.

filling: Combine cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice, lemon peel, and vanilla, mixing at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Add egg yolks, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Fold into cream cheese mixture.

Pour over crust.

Bake at 300 F for 45 minutes. Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. Chill.

Serving Ideas: Garnish with fresh fruit or cherry pie filling.

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