Ukrainian Easter Cheesecake with Raisins (Syrnyi Pyrih)

• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 4 oz. butter
• 2 egg yolks
• 2 tbsp. sour cream
• 1 lemon, zest of
• 1 egg white beaten with a little water for glaze
• 2 tbsp. coarse sugar
• 1 cup white raisins
• 1/2 lb. farmer cheese
• 4 egg yolks
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1 lemon, juice and zest of
• 4 egg whites
• 6 tbsp. sugar

1. For the pastry: Combine flour, sugar, and baking powder in processor and mix.
2. Add butter in bits and process a few times.
3. Mix egg yolks, sour cream, and lemon zest, and add.
4. Process just until dough forms.
5. Press into a ball, then divide into 2 parts, one twice the size of the other.
6. Chill in plastic wrap for at least 2 hours before rolling out.
7. Butter the bottom and sides of a tart form.
8. Roll out the larger piece of dough about 1/4 inch thick and line pan, trimming edges with pastry cutter or sharp knife.
9. refrigerate.
10. Roll out remaining dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut into 1/2 inch strips the width of the pan.
11. Refrigerate.
12. For the cheese filling: Plump raisins in hot water and drain.
13. Mix cheese and egg yolks.
14. Add vanilla, lemon juice and zest, and raisins.
15. Beat egg whites with sugar until stiff and fold in.
16. Fill the prepared pastry, spreading evenly.
17. Arrange pastry strips on top, weaving them for a fancy effect.
18. Crimp ends and edges together.
19. Bake in preheated 350F.
20. oven until done, about 45 minutes.
21. Brush with egg white glaze and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
22. Bake 5 minutes more until top is golden.
23. Serve at room temperature.

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Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/19891 (may not work)