Grandma Stefan's German Cheese Torte

* Exported from MasterCook *

Grandma Stefan's German Cheese Torte

Recipe By : Jo Anne Merrill
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cakes Prize

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2/3 Pound Graham Crackers -- Crushed
1/2 Cup Sugar
1 1/2 Teaspoons Cinnamon,Ground
6 Tablespoons Margarine -- Melted
-FILLING
4 Eggs,Large
1 Cup Sugar
2 Pounds Ricotta Cheese*
1/2 Pint Whipping Cream
1/4 Teaspoon Salt
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
2 Tablespoons Flour

*Use Baker's style cottage cheese instead of ricotta if preferred. Crust: mix
all crust ingredients and line the bottom and sides of a spring form pan,
saving 1 cup mixture for topping. The recipe calls for 4-6 tablespoons melted
margarine. You may not need the full amount to make a proper
crust. Filling: Beat together the eggs and sugar. Add cheese and rest of
ingredients; mix well. Pour carefully into lined pans. Top with remaining crumb
topping. Bake in preheated 350 degree oven for 1 hour or until firm. Third
place winner in Del Mar fair cake contest, 1993 Jo Anne Merrill

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