Becky posted 11-19-99 1:42 PM
Luchow's Cheese Cake (German recipe)
2 c graham cracker crumbs
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
3/4 c melted butter
6 eggs
1 1/2 c sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp grated lemon peel
3 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla
3 c heavy cream
1/2 c flour, sifted
2 1/4 lb (7 cups) smooth cottage cheese
Mix cracker crumbs with cinnamon and butter. Mix until smooth. Measure 1 cup of this mixture and set aside. Use remaining mixture as crust, spreading it in bottom and up sides of a 12 inch springform pan. Make sure crust is
smooth and even. Cover with waxed paper and chill at least 1 hour.
Preheat to 350.
Beat eggs until light and fluffy. Sift sugar into them gradually, beating again until light and fluffy. Add salt, lemon juice and peel, and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, beat cream until it is stiff, then fold into egg mixture.
Mix flour with cottage cheese, then put through a sieve. Fold flour/cheese mixture into egg/cream mixture.
Fill chilled pie shell. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top evenly.
Bake for 1 hour. When done baking, turn oven heat off and open oven door, but do not remove cake. Allow to remain in oven about 1/2 hour more or until cooled.
Serves 12.