Austrian Cheesecake

Description
10 Servings

Ingredients

 * 2 cups cottage or farmer cheese
 * ½ cup sugar, granulated
 * 5 eggs; large separated
 * ½ cup milk
 * ½ tsp lemon rind; grated
 * 1 tsp vanilla extract
 * ¾ cup unbleached flour; sifted
 * ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
 * 3 tbsp golden raisins; finely chopped

Directions

 * 1) Preheat the oven to 300°F.
 * 2) Press the cheese through a sieve.
 * 3) In a large mixing bowl beat together the cheese and sugar until light.
 * 4) Add the egg yolks one at a time beating well after each addition.
 * 5) Add the milk lemon rind and vanilla.
 * 6) Stir in the flour and blend until smooth.
 * 7) 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.
 * 8) Fold the whites into the cheese mixture.
 * 9) Gently stir in the raisin bits then pour the mixture into the prepared crust.
 * 10) Bake for 55 minutes or until the center appears firm.
 * 11) Let the cake cool in the oven for 15 minutes then allow to cool to room temperature.