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Polish Cheesecake
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Servings: 1
Categories:
Cheesecakes
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Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2
cups
unbleached flour,
sifted
1
large
egg,
separated, **
1/4
cup
sugar,
granulated, *
1/2
cup
butter,
softened, ***
4
cups
dry curd cottage cheese 1 1/2
cups
granulated sugar 1/2
cup
butter,
melted
1/2
teaspoon
salt 4
large
eggs,
lightly beaten
1
teaspoon
vanilla extract 1
cup
flour,
unbleached
1/2
teaspoon
cinnamon,
ground
1/4
cup
butter,
melted
1/2
cup
confectioner's sugar 1/4
cup
brown sugar, packed 1
tablespoon
flour,
unbleached
Directions:
Shortbread Crust Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Working on a large flat surface, such as a pastry board, place the flour and the sugar in the center of the surface and mix together. Form a small depression or well in the center of the mound. Add the beaten egg yolk and the softened butter to the well, ten blend these with the dry mixture. Mix the ingredients thoroughly using your hands -- there's no substitute for warm hands. Shape the dough into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Chill for at least 10 minutes. Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4-inch. You should have a circle of about 11 inches in diameter. For best results, roll out your dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper, then peel away the paper and cut the crust in a 9-inch circle. Place the circle inside a 9-inch springform pan. Prick the crust
several times with a fork to keep the crust from puffing up during the baking. Place the springform pan in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light brown. Allow to cool. Using the leftover dough, line the sides of the springform pan.
Press the dough against the sides of the pan, smoothing it so as to have a continuous layer of crust all the way around the sides of the pan. Make sure that the side crust meets the bottom crust all the way around. Brush the reserved egg white onto the shell, covering the bottom and sides. This will seal the dough and keep it from becoming soggy. Set aside until ready to use.
Cheesecake Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the cottage cheese in a sieve and drain. In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt, and sugar. Set aside. In a large bowl, combine the cottage cheese with the eggs, butter, and vanilla. Mix until well blended and smooth. Add the dry mixture and blend well. Pour the mixture into the
prepared crust and set the cake aside. Prepare the topping by sifting the flour, sugar, and cinnamon together. Add the brown sugar and blend well. Pour the melted butter over the topping mix and immediately stir with a fork to form small crumbs. Sprinkle the topping mix over the surface of the cake and bake the cake for 50 minutes, or until done. Cool to room temperature and then chill.
* Use from 1/4 to 1/3 cup of granulated sugar. (To Taste.)
** Separate the large egg and lightly beat the yolk.
*** Use only sweet cream, unsalted butter in this recipe. NO MARGARINE.
* Use from 1/4 to 1/3 cup of granulated sugar. (To Taste.)
** Separate the large egg and lightly beat the yolk.
*** Use only sweet cream, unsalted butter in this recipe. NO MARGARINE.
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