1 1/2 c. cream cottage cheese, sieved
1 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. heavy cream
2/3 c. granulated sugar
Grated rind of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
3 eggs, separated
Pastry for 1-crust 9-inch pie, unbaked
1/2 c. pineapple preserves
Confectioners' sugar

Combine cheese, flour, and salt. Stir in cream, granulated sugar, rinds, and juice. Beat egg whites until stiff. Beat yolks until thick. Add yolks to cheese mixture and fold in whites. Line 9-inch pie pan with pastry. Spread pastry with preserves. Pour in cheese mixture.

Bake in preheated very hot 450 degree oven for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to moderate, 350 degrees; bake for 45 minutes longer, or until firm. Cool; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Makes 8 servings.