cheesecake

Name: Cheesecake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: ## CRUST; 1 1/2 package(s) graham crackers (honey) crushed; 1 cup(s) ground flax; 1 cup(s) grapenuts cereal; 1 stick(s) butter, melted; ## (NOTE: THIS CRUST IS NOT MEANT TO BE REFINED…IT’S ‘RUSTIC’.); ## FILLING; 12 ounce(s) (1 carton) ricotta; 12 ounce(s) (1 carton) cottage cheese; 1 small container sour cream; 2 small containers yogurt (one plain/one lemon); 6 - eggs (beaten); 1/3 - 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 - 3 - lemons/fresh squeezed juice—include the pulp but no seeds; 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon zest; ## (NOTE: WHEN YOU COMBINE ALL THESE INGREDIENTS FOR YOUR BATTER, TASTE IT AND IF YOU LIKE MORE LEMON FLAVOR, ADD MORE JUICE AND/OR ZEST.; ## THIS CHEESECAKE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE REAL SWEET, SO SAMPLE BATTER. FINALLY, IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE ‘RUSTIC’ SO DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE COTTAGE CHEESE LUMPS!)

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Kathy Gallea

Omaha, NE

Updated on Jul 20, 2011

I found this unusual recipe, and gave it a try. My family loves it, so I thought I would share it!!

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prep time 25 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

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yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

CRUST
1 1/2 packages graham crackers (honey) crushed
1 cup ground flax
1 cup grapenuts cereal
1 stick butter, melted
(NOTE: THIS CRUST IS NOT MEANT TO BE REFINED…IT’S ‘RUSTIC’.)
FILLING
12 ounces (1 carton) ricotta
12 ounces (1 carton) cottage cheese
1 small container sour cream
2 small containers yogurt (one plain/one lemon)
6 - eggs (beaten)
1/3 - 1/2 cup sugar
2 - 3 - lemons/fresh squeezed juice—include the pulp but no seeds
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
(NOTE: WHEN YOU COMBINE ALL THESE INGREDIENTS FOR YOUR BATTER, TASTE IT AND IF YOU LIKE MORE LEMON FLAVOR, ADD MORE JUICE AND/OR ZEST.
THIS CHEESECAKE IS NOT INTENDED TO BE REAL SWEET, SO SAMPLE BATTER. FINALLY, IT’S SUPPOSED TO BE ‘RUSTIC’ SO DON’T WORRY ABOUT THE COTTAGE CHEESE LUMPS!)

How To Make cheesecake

Step 1

1. Preferably use a deep pan. I actually use a deep round skillet. Makes the cheesecake tall and thick. A baking dish is fine, too.

Step 2

2. Combine the melted butter and ground dry ingredients. If you need a little more butter, go for it. Pat into the bottom of the pan/dish. Work up the sides slightly, not completely. The edges do not have to be perfect. This is a ‘rustic’ version of cheesecake.
Step 3

3. Combine the ricotta, cottage cheese, sour cream, and yogurts. Blend. Beat eggs and add folding in. Add sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Taste for lemony flavor and sweetness.
Step 4

4. Pour into pan/dish over crust. Zest on top some fresh lemon rind.
Step 5

5. Bake at 300 to 325 pre-heated oven. To test for doneness, slide a knife or toothpick (long one!)…should come out pretty clean. It’s done. Let it rest for about an hour.
Step 6

6. This step is optional: Top each slice with your favorite fruit choice. (cherries, strawberries, raspberries,or??) It's also delicious with hot fudge or caramel drizzled over the top!!
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