Meringue Topped Cheesecake

1 1/2 cups crushed plain vanilla cookies

2 1/2 tablespoons sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1/2 cup melted butter

---filling--- 1/2 pound cream cheese

1 can sweetened condensed milk

3 egg yolks

1 1/4 tablespoons grated lemon rind

4 tablespoons lemon juice

---meringue topping--- 3 egg whites

2/3 cup sugar

1. Mix together the crushed cookies, sugar, cinnamon and melted butter.

Firm ly press on the bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Chill until ready to use.

2. Soften the cream cheese and beat in the condensed milk, lightly

beaten egg yolks, lemon rind and lemon juice.

3. Pour into the prepared crust.

4. Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Slowly add half the

sugar and beat until stiff. Fold in the remaining sugar and spread over the cheese filling.

5. Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 10 minutes or until the meringue

is go lden brown. Cool. Serves 8.

busted by sooz