German Cheese Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 300 degrees (150 C.).
2. 2
   Combine crust ingredients and press into round spring-form pan, forming crust as far up sides as it will go.
3. 3
   Bake crust 5 minutes; cool.
4. 4
   Beat egg whites till stiff.
5. 5
   Process remaining filling ingredients in blender or food processor.
6. 6
   Fold together gently with egg whites.
7. 7
   Pour into crust.
8. 8
   Bake 45 minutes.
9. 9
   Combine topping ingredients and spread over baked cheese cake.
10. 10
    Bake 10 minutes longer.
11. 11
    Cool thoroughly; then chill.
12. 12
    If desired, cover with foil and freeze.