Title: Czech Cheesecake
Categories: Cheesecake Cheese Dessert
Yield: 10 Servings
| CRUST |
| | | Sweet Yeast; See Recipe # 23 |
| CHEESECAKE |
| 2 | c | Cottage Cheese |
| 1 | c | Sugar; Granulated |
| 1 | tb | Cornstarch |
| 1 | tb | Rum; Dark |
| 1/3 | c | Raisins |
| 1/4 | c | Butter; No Margarine |
| 2 | | Eggs; Large, Separated |
| 3 | tb | Milk OR Heavy Cream |
| 1/2 | ts | Lemon Rind; Grated |
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Press the cottage cheese through a
sieve and drain. In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugar, and
the egg yolks. Beat until foamy, then add the cornstarch, milk, rum,
cheese, lemon rind and raisins blending well. Beat the egg whites until
they from soft peaks, then gently fold them into the cheese mixture. Pour
the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 50 minutes, or until the
edges are golden brown. Cool and serve at room temperature.