Title: Austrian cheesecake
 Categories: Cakes, Cheese, Desserts, Fruits
      Yield: 10 Servings
 
MMMMM---------------------------CRUST--------------------------------
           Shortbread

MMMMM-------------------------CHEESECAKE------------------------------
      2 c  Cottage or Farmer Cheese
    1/2 c  Sugar; Granulated
      5    Eggs; Large, Separated
    1/2 c  Milk
    1/2 ts Lemon Rind; Grated
      1 ts Vanilla Extract
    3/4 c  Unbleached Flour; Sifted
    1/4 c  Confectioners' Sugar
      3 tb Golden Raisins;FinelyChopped
 
  Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.  Press the cheese through a sieve.
  In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cheese and sugar until
  light. Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each
  addition, then add the milk, lemon rind, and vanilla. Stir in the
  flour and blend until smooth. In another large mixing bowl, beat the
  egg whites until they form soft peaks, then gradually add the
  confectioners' sugar beating until they form stiff peaks.  Fold the
  whites into the cheese mixture. Gently stir in the raisin bits, then
  pour the mixture into the prepared crust. Bake for 55 minutes or
  until the center appears firm. Let the cake cool in the oven for 15
  minutes, then allow to cool to room temperature.