Cheesecake ( brandy )

8 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ cup Crushed plain vanilla
Cookies
¼ cup Ground almonds
4 tablespoons Confectioners' sugar
⅓ cup Melted butter
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
2½ tablespoon Brandy

Directions

FILLING: 2½ tbsp. gelatin ¼ c. water 3 eggs, separated ¾ c.

milk 1 c. sugar 1 lb. cottage cheese 2 ½ tbsp. lemon juice 2 ½ tbsp. brandy 1 ½ c. cream Nutmeg 1. Mix together the crushed cookies, ground almonds, confectioners' sugar, melted butter, 2. Blend the gelatin with the water and allow to soak for 5 minutes.

3. Combine the egg yolks, milk and sugar in the top of a double boiler. Mix well and put over simmering water. Cook, stirring constantly, until mixture is thick.

4. Add the gelatin and stir until dissolved. Remove from heat.

5. Press the cheese through a strainer and beat with the lemon juice and brandy. Mix into the cottage cheese mixture.

6. Beat the egg whites until stiff and whip the cream.

7. Fold both the egg whites and the cream into the cottage cheese mixture.

8. Pour into the prepared crust and chill until set. Serves 8.

From: Kaz Langridge Date: 24 Feb 96

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