Austrian Cheesecake

Title:
Austrian Cheesecake

Yield:
10 Servings

Categories:
Cakes,
Cheese,
Desserts,
Fruits




Ingredients:




-----------------------------------CRUST-----------------------------------


          Shortbread





---------------------------------CHEESECAKE---------------------------------


     2 c  Cottage or Farmer Cheese


   1/2 c  Sugar; Granulated


     5    Eggs; Large, Separated


   1/2 c  Milk


   1/2 ts Lemon Rind; Grated


     1 ts Vanilla Extract


   3/4 c  Unbleached Flour; Sifted


   1/4 c  Confectioners' Sugar


     3 tb Golden Raisins;FinelyChopped





 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.  Press the cheese through a sieve. In a


 large mixing bowl, beat together the cheese and sugar until light. Add the


 egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition, then add the


 milk, lemon rind, and vanilla. Stir in the flour and blend until smooth. In


 another large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks,


 then gradually add the confectioners' sugar beating until they form stiff


 peaks.  Fold the whites into the cheese mixture. Gently stir in the raisin


 bits, then pour the mixture into the prepared crust. Bake for 55 minutes or


 until the center appears firm. Let the cake cool in the oven for 15


 minutes, then allow to cool to room temperature.


 


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