COTTAGE CHEESECAKE 
1 c. graham cracker crumbs
1/4 c. butter
1 (16 oz.) creamed cottage cheese
1 tsp. grated lemon peel
3 tbsp. lemon juice
1/4 c. flour
3/4 c. sugar
4 eggs
1/2 c. evaporated skim milk
1/4 tsp. salt
Lemon slices for garnish

Mix well all but 1 tablespoon crumbs with 1/4 cup sugar and butter. Press firmly in bottom of 9" springform pan, greased; set aside.

In blender whirl room temperature cheese, eggs, milk, remaining 1/2 cup sugar, peel, juice and salt until smooth. Add flour and whirl a few seconds, just until blended. Pour into prepared pan.

Bake in a preheated 300 degree oven 1 hour or until firm. Cool completely on rack before removing from pan. Sprinkle reserved tablespoon of crumbs around edge. Garnish with lemon. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Refrigerate. Makes 14 servings.

 

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