Ukrainian Cheesecake

1 hours Prep: 15 min Cook: 1 hours

313 calories per serving view nutrition facts

1 cake suggest servings

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Ingredients


Crust
1	x	shortbread pie crust

Cheesecake
2	cups	cottage cheese
3	large	eggs	large, separated
1/2	cup	sugar	granulated
1/2	cup	sour cream
2	teaspoons	cornstarch
1	teaspoon	lemon zest	grated
1/2	cup	walnuts	chopped, optional

Directions

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.

Press the cottage cheese through a sieve and drain.

In a large mixing bowl, beat the egg yolks until light an foamy, then add the sugar slowly, continuing to beat until very light and smooth.

Add the cottage cheese to the egg mixture, blending well, then add the sour cream, cornstarch, lemon rind, and walnuts (if desired).

Stir until all ingredients are well blended and the mixture is smooth.

In another large mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks, then gently fold them into the batter.

Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for about 1 hour.

Cool to room temperature before serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 109g

Amount per Serving

Calories 313 55% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.0g	29%
Saturated Fat 5.0g	27%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 171mg	57%
Sodium 68mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 29.0g	10%
Dietary Fiber 1.0g	5%
Sugars 26.0g
Protein 9.0g	19%

Vitamin A	8%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	6%		Iron	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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