Chilled Cheesecake Recipe

Summary

Health IndexAverageCourse
MethodDish
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Melted butter3 Tablespoon
 3/4 cup graham-cracker crumbs
 Sugar
 Cinnamon1/4 Teaspoon
 Nutmeg1/4 Teaspoon
 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
 Eggs2 , separated
 Milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
 Lemon juice1 Tablespoon
 Vanilla extract1 Teaspoon
 Cottage cheese3 Cup (16 tbs), creamed
 Whipping cream1 Cup (16 tbs), Whipped

Directions

Combine butter, graham-cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in bowl.
Press 1/2 cup crumb mixture into 8 or 9-inch springformpan.
Combine gelatin and 3/4 cup sugar in medium saucepan.
Beat egg yolks.
Stir in milk gradually.
Stir into gelatin mixture; place over low heat.
Cook, stirring constantly, 3 to 5 minutes or until gelatin dissolves and mixture is slightly thickened.
Remove from heat.
Stir in lemon rind, lemon juice, and vanilla.
Beat cottage cheese with electric mixer at high speed 3 to 4 minutes or until smooth.
Stir into gelatin mixture.
Chill, stirring occasionally, until mixture mounds slightly when dropped from spoon.
Beat egg whites until stiff but not dry.
Gradually add 1/4 cup sugar; beat until very stiff.
Fold into gelatin mixture; fold in whipped cream.
Turn into prepared pan; sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture.
Chill 3 to 4 hours or until firm.
Loosen sides of pan with sharp knife; release springform.
An 8-cup loaf pan can be used instead of spring-form pan.
Grease loaf pan lightly.
Cut waxed paper to fit pan; line pan.
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