Drambuie Cheesecake
Author/Submitted by: Servings: 8 Categories:
Cheesecakes
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Chocolate
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2
cups
crushed plain vanilla cookies 2 1/2
tablespoons
sugar 1
teaspoon
cinnamon 1/2
cup
melted butter 1/2
pound
cottage cheese 1/2
pound
cream cheese 1 1/4
tablespoons
gelatin 1/4
cup
water 1
teaspoon
grated lemon rind 4
tablespoons
lemon juice 4
tablespoons
Drambuie 2
egg whites 1/2
cup
sugar 1 1/2
cups
cream
grated chocolate
Directions: 1.
Mix together the crushed cookies, sugar, cinnamon and melted butter. Firmly press on the bottom and sides of a 9 inch springform pan. Chill until ready to use.
2.
Press the cottage cheese and cream cheese through a strainer and beat together.
3.
Soak the gelatin in the water for 5 minutes. Place over hot water and stir until dissolved.
4.
Add the gelatin to the cheese mixture with the lemon rind, lemon juice and Drambuie. Mix well.
5.
Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Slowly add the sugar and continue beating until stiff. Fold into the cheese mixture.
6.
Whip the cream and fold into the mixture.
7.
Pour into the prepared crust and chill overnight or until firm. Serve decorated with grated chocolate.
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