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Shortbread; See Recipe # 22
CHEESECAKE
2 Eggs; Large, Separated
1/4 c Confectioners’ Sugar; PLUS
2 ts Confectioners’ Sugar
1 1/2 c Gouda Cheese; Grated
1/3 c Light Cream Or Half & Half
1/4 c Unbleached Flour
1 ts Lemon Juice
1 ts Lemon Rind; Grated
1/3 c Raisins; Golden
NOTE: Use an 8-inch tart pan in this recipe. Preheat the oven to 350
degrees F. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the egg yolks and
1/4 cup of the confectioners’ sugar until well blended ~- about 5
minutes. Beat in the cheese, cream, flour, lemon juice, lemon rind
and raisins. Beat the egg whites until frothy, then gradually add the
remaining confectioners’ sugar and continue to beat until the whites
form stiff peaks. Fold the egg whites into the cheese mixture. Pour
the cheese mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 45 minutes.
Cool to room temperature, then chill before serving.
Yields
10 Servings