German Cheesecake

Ingredients

Crust

• 1/2 (1 stick) cup butter, melted
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Filling

• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound small curd cottage cheese
• 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 4 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Topping

• Sugar and ground almonds

Instructions

1. For crust, combine ingredients and pat into a shallow springform pan.
2. For filling, put egg yolks and remaining ingredients, except egg whites and heavy cream, in blender container; process until well mixed.
3. Whip egg whites and cream. Fold into blender mixture. Pour into shell and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
4. Remove from oven and sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and ground almonds; return to oven for 10 minutes. Cool.
5. Refrigerate in pan until ready to unmold.

Notes

Can be made the day ahead.