Passover Cottage Cheese Cake Recipe

Name: Passover Cottage Cheese Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the crust; 1 1/2 cups butter, softened; 1 1/4 cups matzo meal; 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon; 2 tablespoons sweet red wine; For the filling; 1 cup cream-style cottage cheese, sieved; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 3 large eggs, separated, at room temperature; 2/3 cup sugar; 1 cup sour cream; 1 tablespoon potato starch; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

For the crust
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
1 1/4 cups matzo meal
2 tablespoons sugar
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
2 tablespoons sweet red wine
For the filling
1 cup cream-style cottage cheese, sieved
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 large eggs, separated, at room temperature
2/3 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon potato starch
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

1
Set oven rack at middle of oven; preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
2
Prepare the crust:.
3
In a small bowl with an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Add matzo meal, sugar and cinnamon; beat until it resembles coarse meal. Add wine, blend just until it holds together.
4
Press onto bottom (and partly up the sides) of an ungreased 8 inch springform pan.
5
Prepare the filling:.
6
In a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat the cottage cheese and cream cheese until smooth.
7
Add the egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.
8
Beat in sugar. Add sour cream, potato starch, rind and vanilla; beat until combined well.
9
In a separate bowl with clean beaters, beat egg whites until they just hold stiff peaks.
10
Stir 1/2 cup of the beaten egg whites into the cheese mixture. Fold in remaining egg whites gently but thoroughly.
11
Pour on top of prepared crust.
12
Bake for 1 hour. Turn off oven; let cake cool in oven with door slightly open.
13
Chill in the pan at least 4 hours or overnight.
14
Run a thin knife around edge of pan; remove side of pan.

1305

kcal

Calories

116

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the crust, 1 1/2 cups butter, softened, 1 1/4 cups matzo meal, 2 tablespoons sugar, and more.

Yes, Passover Cottage Cheese Cake 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.

Passover Cottage Cheese Cake

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