Party Cheesecake

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 325F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan).
2. 2
   Mix crumbs, 2 Tbsp.
3. 3
   of the sugar and margarine in small bowl.
4. 4
   Press onto bottom and 2 inches up side of pan; set aside.
5. 5
   Mix cream cheese, remaining sugar, flour and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until well blended.
6. 6
   Add cream; mix well.
7. 7
   Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition; set aside.
8. 8
   Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; gently stir into cream cheese mixture.
9. 9
   Pour into crust.
10. 10
    Bake 1 hour 5 minutes or until center is almost set.
11. 11
    Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.
12. 12
    Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.
13. 13
    Cut into 16 slices to serve; top each slice with 2 Tbsp.
14. 14
    of the Cherry Topping.
15. 15
    Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.