Austrian Cheesecake

Description
10 Servings MM

Ingredients

 * 2 c Cottage or Farmer Cheese
 * 1/2 c Sugar; Granulated
 * 5 Eggs; Large Separated
 * 1/2 c milk
 * 1/2 ts Lemon Rind; Grated
 * 1 ts Vanilla Extract
 * 3/4 c Unbleached Flour; Sifted
 * 1/4 c Confectioners' Sugar
 * 3 tb Golden Raisins;FinelyChopped

Directions

 * Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
 * Press the cheese through a sieve.
 * In a large mixing bowl beat together the cheese and Sugar until light.
 * Add the egg yolks one at a time beating well after each addition then add the milk lemon rind and vanilla.
 * Stir in the flour and blend until smooth.
 * In another large mixing bowl beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks then gradually add the confectioners' Sugar beating until they form stiff peaks.
 * Fold the whites into the cheese mixture.
 * Gently stir in the raisin bits then pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
 * Bake for 55 minutes or until the center appears firm.
 * Let the cake cool in the oven for 15 minutes then allow to cool to room temperature.