Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake

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Fresh Strawberry Cheesecake

Recipe By : Key Gourmet CD Rom
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 cup butter -- melted
2 envelopes unflavored gelatin
3 tablespoons water
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
Grated rind & juice of 1 lemon
2 eggs -- separated
1 1/4 cups half & half
1 quart strawberries

Combine the cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons of the sugar and the melted butter;
mix well. Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly onto the bottom of an 8 in
ch springform pan. Chill until firm.

Stir the gelatin into the water in a small metal bowl. Set in hot water until
the gelatin dissolves. Combine the cheese, lemon rind and juice, egg yolks, h
alf & half, gelatin and the remaining 4 tablespoons sugar in the blender. Whirl
until smooth. Transfer to a bowl.

Beat the egg whites until stiff and fold into the cheese mixture. Pour into t
he springform pan and refrigerate until chilled and set. Remove the cheesecake
from the pan and arrange the strawberries on top. Decorate with whipped cream
if desired . 8 servings.

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