Dutch Cheesecake

Dutch cheesecake, made with Gouda.

Ingredients

 * 2 large eggs, separated
 * 1/4 cup + 2 teaspoons powdered sugar
 * 1 1/2 cups grated Gouda cheese
 * 1/3 cup light cream or half-and-half
 * 1/4 cup unbleached flour
 * 1 teaspoon lemon juice
 * 1 teaspoon grated Lemon peel
 * 1/3 cup golden raisins
 * 1 pre-baked pie crust

Directions
NOTE: Use an 8-inch tart pan in this recipe.


 * 1) Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
 * 2) In a large mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolks and 1/4 cup of the sugar until well blended ~- about 5 minutes.
 * 3) Beat in the cheese, cream, flour, lemon juice, lemon peel and raisins
 * 4) Beat the egg whites until frothy, then gradually add the remaining powdered sugar and continue to beat until the whites form stiff peaks.
 * 5) Fold the egg whites into the cheese mixture.
 * 6) Pour the cheese mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 45 minutes.
 * 7) Cool to room temperature, then chill before serving.