Lemon Cheesecake

Ingredients

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup finely chopped almonds
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup IC Lemon Flavored Olive Oil 
• 1 1/2 pounds creamed cottage cheese
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour
• 6 eggs, separated
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tbsp grated lemon zest
• 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
• Pinch salt

Method

1. Preheat the oven to 325ºF. Grease a 9" pan with the  IC Lemon Flavored Olive Oil, and dust with graham cracker crumb
2. In a bowl, combine 1/4 cup sugar, the almonds, remaining IC Lemon Flavored Olive Oil and graham cracker crumbs. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
3. Bake for 7-8 minutes, then remove from the oven and leave to cool
4. Press the cottage cheese through a fine sieve
5. In a mixing bowl combine 1/2 cup sugar, cottage cheese, flour, salt, egg yolks, sour cream, lemon zest and lemon juice. Beat at a medium speed until smooth and well blended.
6. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Gradually add the remaining sugar and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold into the cheese mixture  and then spread evenly in the crust.
7. Bake for 90 minutes. Leave to cool in the pan

* For a healthier option, try the International Collection Lemon Flavored Flax Seed Oil*

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