Title: Yogurt Cheesecake
Categories: Cheesecake
Yield: 8 Servings

CRUST
1 1/2	c	Crushed coconut cookies
1 1/2	ts	Cinnamon
2	tb	Sugar
1/2	c	Melted butter

FILLING: 2 tb gelatin 1/2 c water 1 lb cottage cheese 1 c yogurt 3 eggs, separated 2/3 c sugar 1/8 ts salt 3 ts grated lemon rind 2 tb lemon juice 1/2 c sugar 1 c cream

1. Mix together the crushed cookies, cinnamon, sugar and melted butter. Firmly press on the bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Chill until ready to use.

2. Mix together the gelatin and water and allow to soak for 5 minutes.

3. Beat together the cottage cheese and yogurt. Set aside.

4. In the top of a double boiler, beat the egg yolks with the sugar, salt and lemon rind. Put over simmering water and cook, stirring constantly for 5 minutes.

5. Add the gelatin and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat and cool slightly.

6. Stir in the cheese-yogurt mixture with the lemon juice.

7. Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks, add the 1/2 cup sugar and continue beating until stiff. Fold into the cheese-yogurt.

8. Whip the cream and fold into the mixture.

9. Pour into the prepared crust and chill overnight or for 8 hours.

Serves 8.

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