Mock Cheesecake Recipe

Here is a Mock Cheesecake recipe that contains no cheese but tastes like the real thing. My wife found it in a vintage community cookbook and it is delicious.

Recipe Instructions:

Servings:

Makes 6-8 servings.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
• 3 egg yolks (beaten well)
• 3 egg whites (beaten stiff)
• 1 can applesauce (sweetened)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• Grated rind from 1 lemon

Preparation:

• Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter and sugar.
• Set aside the other 1/2 cup of this mixture.
• Take the remaining mixture (that you didn't set aside) and press it onto the bottom and sides of a shallow 8x12" baking dish.
• Mix beaten egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, applesauce, lemon juice and rind.
• Fold in egg whites
• Pour mixture into baking dish covering your crust.
• Top with the 1/2 cup of crumb mixture you set aside
• Bake @ 325 degrees for 45 minutes
• Serve plain or topped with whipped cream.