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Serves/Makes:8

Ingredients

• 1 9" graham cracker pie crust
• 4 eggs, separated
• 1/2 tsp (2 ml). salt
• 2 tbsp (30 ml) lemon juice
• 1 tsp (5 ml). vanilla
• 1 tsp (5 ml). almond extract
• 1 cup (225 ml) sugar
• 2/3 cup (150 ml) flour, sifted
• 1-1/2 tsp (7 ml). lemon peel, grated
• 2 cups (475 ml) cottage cheese
• 1 cup (225 ml) sour cream
• strawberry glaze, optional
• 1 pt. fresh strawberries, optional

Preparation

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees (150 C.).
• Prepare crust; set aside.
• In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks until light.
• Blend in salt, lemon juice, vanilla, almond extract, sugar, flour and lemon peel.
• Put cottage cheese into a large bowl.
• Add a small amount of egg yolk mix ture.
• Beat on high speed until curd is broken and nearly smooth.
• Add remaining egg yolk mixture and sour cream.
• Beat until blended.
• Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry.
• Fold into cheese mixture.
• Pour into crust.
• Bake 1 hour.
• Top with Strawberry Glaze and fresh strawberries if desired.
• Refrigerate 5 hours before serving.

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Source:La Parilla The Mexican Grill from the Tampa Tribune