Eggnog Cheesecake
- 1 9-inch crumb crust
- 2 env. (1-1/4 cup each) eggnog
- 2 lb. creamed cottage cheese
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Nutmeg
- Unflavored gelatin
- Dissolve gelatin in 1/4 cup eggnog.
- Set aside.
- Press the cottage cheese through a sieve.
- Set aside.
- In the top of a double boiler, beat together the egg yolks and sugar.
- Stir in the remaining eggnog and cook gently until the mixture thickens slightly.
- Remove from the heat and add the gelatin mixture.
- Place the cottage cheese in a large mixing bowl and add the gelatin mixture.
- Blend thoroughly.
- Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks, then fold into the cheese mixture.
- Whip cream until stiff but not dry and fold in cheese mixture.
- Pour mixture into the prepared crust and chill for 4 hours or until set.
- Sprinkle with nutmeg.
crumb crust, env, cottage cheese, eggs, sugar, heavy cream, nutmeg, unflavored gelatin
Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3585 (may not work)