Westphalian Cheesecake

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325F (160C).

2. 2

   Press the cottage cheese through a sieve.

3. 3

   In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter with the sugar, do not beat, then add the egg yolks and vanilla.

4. 4

   Blend until the mixture is light and fluffy.

5. 5

   Add the cream cheese, cottage cheese and cornstarch and blend well.

6. 6

   In another mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they form stiff peaks; then fold them into the cheese batter.

7. 7

   Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for about 1 hour or until the top is a golden brown.

8. 8

   Leave the cake in the oven to cool for 2 hours then chill.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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