Okay, let’s talk about this cheesecake I made. Not just any cheesecake, mind you, but an old-fashioned one, with cottage cheese. Sounds a bit weird, I know, but trust me, it’s a family recipe, and it’s delicious.
It all started with a trip down memory lane. I was flipping through my old recipe book, the one my grandma, Oma, gave me. And there it was, her recipe for Cottage Cheesecake. I remembered how much I loved it as a kid, so I decided to give it a go.
First thing I did was gather all the ingredients. You’ll need a bunch of stuff like:
- Butter, because everything is better with butter, right?
- Sugar, the regular granulated kind.
- Eggs, a few of them.
- Flour, just plain old all-purpose.
- And of course, the star of the show, cottage cheese. Make sure it’s the full-fat kind, no low-fat nonsense here.
- Lemon, for zest.
- Vanilla extract.
- Cream.
Then I preheated the oven to 350°F (175°C). Greased and floured a springform pan. You know, the kind with the removable bottom. It makes life so much easier when you’re dealing with cheesecake.
Next up, I creamed together the butter and sugar until it was all light and fluffy. Then I beat in the eggs one at a time. In a separate bowl, I mixed together the flour, cottage cheese, lemon zest, vanilla extract and cream. Once that was all combined, I gradually added it to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until everything was just incorporated. Don’t overmix, or your cheesecake will be tough.
I poured the batter into the prepared pan and popped it in the oven. It baked for about an hour, maybe a little longer. You’ll know it’s done when the edges are golden brown and the center is just set. It might still jiggle a little, but that’s okay.
Once it was baked, I turned off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar. This helps prevent cracking. After it cooled completely, I chilled it in the fridge for a few hours before serving.
The Result
And let me tell you, it was worth the effort. The cheesecake was creamy, tangy, and just sweet enough. It was like a little slice of my childhood, right there on my plate. If you’re looking for a different kind of cheesecake, or if you just want to try something new, give this old-fashioned cottage cheese recipe a shot. You might be surprised at how much you like it!
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