Golden Raisin Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Golden Raisin Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 1 (6 ounce) package zwieback toast, crushed into crumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds; 1 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup olive oil; Filling:; 1 1/2 pounds creamed cottage cheese; 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 6 eggs, separated; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup golden raisins

Servings: persons

Crust:
1 (6 ounce) package zwieback toast, crushed into crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
1 cup white sugar
1/4 cup olive oil
Filling:
1 1/2 pounds creamed cottage cheese
1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 eggs, separated
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup golden raisins

1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan with olive oil, and dust with zwieback crumbs.
2
In a large bowl, combine remaining zwieback crumbs, 1/4 cup white sugar, chopped almonds, and olive oil. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven for 7 minutes; set aside to cool.
3
Process cottage cheese in food processor until smooth, or press through a fine sieve. In a mixing bowl, combine cottage cheese, 1/2 cup white sugar, flour, salt, egg yolks, sour cream, lemon peel, and lemon juice. Beat at medium speed, scraping the bowl often, until smooth and well blended.
4
In a clean mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the remaining 1/4 cup white sugar, and continue beating until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cheese mixture. Fold in the raisins. Spread batter evenly into the crust.
5
Bake in preheated oven until center is set, about 90 minutes. Cool in the pan. Chill cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.

1476

kcal

Calories

107

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 1 (6 ounce) package zwieback toast, crushed into crumbs, 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds, 1 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Golden Raisin Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Golden Raisin Cheesecake

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