Refrigerator Cheese Cake
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INGREDIENTS CRUST
1/4 pound soft butter
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups finely crushed cornflakes
1 teaspoon cinnamonCream 1/4 pound butter with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Then mix well with 2 cups finely crushed cornflakes. Sprinkle in 2 teaspoons cinnamon.
Butter a 9-inch spring form pan to make the crumb mixture stick to the bottom and the sides. Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom of the spring form, then sparingly onto the sides, reserving a little for the top.
FILLING
2 tablespoons gelatin
1/2 cup cold water
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup milk
5 packages cream cheese
Grated rind and juice of 1 lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup heavy cream
3 egg whitesSoften 2 tablespoons gelatin in 1/2 cup of cold water and dissolve over hot water.
Beat 3 egg yolks slightly and combine with 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup milk. Cook in a double boiler for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the melted gelatin, stirring well until thoroughly blended. Add this mixture gradually to 3 packages mashed cream cheese. Beat in the grated rind and juice of 1 lemon. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
Whip 1/2 cup heavy cream and fold into cheese mixture. Whip 3 egg whites until stiff and fold into cheese mixture. Pour the entire mixture into the spring form pan and sprinkle the remaining crumbs over the top. Chill in refrigerator until firm.
Makes 8 servings