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cheesecake

(1 rating)
kr8zeekat avatar
Recipe by
Kathy Gallea
@kr8zeekat
Omaha, NE

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

(1 rating)
yield 10 serving(s)
prep time 25 Min
cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

Ingredients For cheesecake

  • CRUST
  • 1 1/2 pkg
    graham crackers (honey) crushed
  • 1 c
    ground flax
  • 1 c
    grapenuts cereal
  • 1 stick
    butter, melted
  • (NOTE: THIS CRUST IS NOT MEANT TO BE REFINED…IT’S ‘RUSTIC’.)
  • FILLING
  • 12 oz
    (1 carton) ricotta
  • 12 oz
    (1 carton) cottage cheese
  • 1 sm
    container sour cream
  • 2 sm
    containers yogurt (one plain/one lemon)
  • 6
    eggs (beaten)
  • 1/3 - 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 2 - 3
    lemons/fresh squeezed juice—include the pulp but no seeds
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 4
    4. Pour into pan/dish over crust. Zest on top some fresh lemon rind.
  • 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.
  • 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!!
  • Last Step: Don't forget to share! Make all your friends drool by posting a picture of your finished recipe on your favorite social network. And don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes so we can see it too!
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