method
for the Crumb crust
1. Combine biscuit crumbs, melted butter and hot water.
2. Press into a 23 cm (9 inch) spring-form tin.
for the Filling
1. Dissolve gelatine in hot water.
2. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth, gradually add sugar, gelatine, vanilla essence and lemon rind.
3. Make lemon juice up to 1/2 cup liquid with mandarin syrup.
4. Add liquid to cream cheese mixture. Blend well.
5. In a large bowl beat egg whites until just stiff and fold in cream cheese mixture, then drained mandarin segments.
6. Pour into prepared crumb crust. Chill until firm.
7. Decorate with additional mandarin segments and whipped cream if desired.
serving amount
serves: 6 - 8
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