KASEKUCHEN - GERMAN STYLE CHEESECAKE

Kasekuchen - German Style Cheesecake image

Provided by Molly53

Time 2h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups Zwieback toast, crumbs crushed very finely
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted (no substitutions)
4 eggs
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh is best)
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon rind, grated
1 cup cream or 1 cup evaporated milk
1 1/2 lbs ricotta cheese or 1 1/2 lbs cottage cheese
4 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup nutmeats, chopped

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°F.
Mix zwieback with 1/2 cup sugar, cinnamon and butter.
Set aside 3/4 cups of this mixture to sprinkle over the top; press remainder into a 9" springform pan, lining bottom and sides.
Beat eggs with remaining one cup of sugar until light and fluffy.
Add salt, lemon juice, rind, cream or evaporated milk, cheese and flour; beat thoroughly and strain through a sieve.
Pour into prepared springform pan, sprinkle with remaining crumbs and chopped nuts.
Bake for about one hour or until center is set.
Turn off the heat, open oven door and let stand in oven for one hour or until cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 373.7, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 14.2, Cholesterol 141.9, Sodium 157.1, Carbohydrate 30.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 25.4, Protein 9.8