Title: Beat - the - Heat Cheesecake
Categories: Cheesecake Cheese
Yield: 4 Servings

		Graham Cracker Almond Crust
		(recipe follow
2		Envelopes
3/4	c	Sugar
1	c	Boiling water
1	c	Creamed cottage cheese
2	pk	(8 oz. each) cream cheese
		Softened
1	c	Heavy cream
1	tb	Vanilla
2	ts	Grated lemon rind
		Knox unflavored gelatin

1. Prepare Graham Cracker Almond Crust. Press firmly and evenly over bottom and sides of 9 inch springform pan. Chill.

2. Combine gelatin with 1/4 cup of the sugar in large bowl. Add the boiling water and stir until gelatin is completely dissolved. Beat in the remaining 1/2 cup sugar until well blended. Beat in cottage cheese, cream cheese, heavy cream, vanilla and lemon rind, 1 ingredient at a time, beating well after each addition. Turn into prepared crust. Chill until firm. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with almonds and fresh fruit, such as strawberries or blueberries, if you wish.

Graham Cracker Almond Crust: Combine 1 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup ground almonds, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract in small bowl. Stir to mix well.

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