Party Cheesecake

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   Preheat oven to 325F if using a silver 9-inch springform pan (or to 300F if using a dark nonstick 9-inch springform pan).

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   Mix crumbs, 2 Tbsp.

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   of the sugar and margarine in small bowl.

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   Press onto bottom and 2 inches up side of pan; set aside.

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   Mix cream cheese, remaining sugar, flour and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed until well blended.

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   Add cream; mix well.

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   Add egg yolks, 1 at a time, mixing just until blended after each addition; set aside.

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   Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until stiff peaks form; gently stir into cream cheese mixture.

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   Pour into crust.

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    Bake 1 hour 5 minutes or until center is almost set.

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    Run knife or metal spatula around rim of pan to loosen cake; cool before removing rim of pan.

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    Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight.

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    Cut into 16 slices to serve; top each slice with 2 Tbsp.

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    of the Cherry Topping.

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    Store leftover cheesecake in refrigerator.

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