OLD FASHIONED GERMAN CHEESECAKE

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My husband is a Chef and his father before him and they're from Germany and that's where this recipe came from. I hope it is to your husband's satisfaction. Great Baking!

Provided by LINDASLUSCIOUSPIES

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     German

Time 3h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¾ cup butter, melted
½ cup all-purpose flour
7 cups small curd cottage cheese
6 eggs
1 ½ cups white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups whipped heavy cream

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, cinnamon and butter until smooth. Measure 1 cup crumb mixture and set aside. Press remaining mixture on bottom and sides of a 12 inch springform pan. Chill for 1 hour in refrigerator or 1/2 hour in freezer. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Mix together cottage cheese and flour. Push through a sieve into a large bowl and set aside. In a medium bowl, beat eggs until frothy. Add sugar, gradually to eggs, beat until light and fluffy. Add salt, lemon juice, lemon peel and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped cream. Fold into cheese mixture until no streaks remain. Fill shell with cheese mixture. Sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly over top of cheese cake.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60 minutes. Turn off oven and let cheese cake sit in oven for 1/2 hour or longer, until it is cooled. Chill in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.7 g, Cholesterol 138.1 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 16.4 g, SaturatedFat 14.2 g, Sodium 594.8 mg, Sugar 22.6 g

Alicia Anderson
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I was really excited to try this cheesecake, but I was disappointed with the results. The filling was too dense and the crust was too dry. I won't be making this recipe again.


Sanjida Fahmida
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The filling is creamy and smooth, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Time line treasures
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any special occasion.


Hello World
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Jerome Morgan
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This cheesecake is delicious! The filling is creamy and smooth, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


2m2m Jack
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I love this cheesecake! It's the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The crust is also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Makai Mpanda
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any potluck or party.


Sh Ratul
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I made this cheesecake for my family and they loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Kelvin Ofoegbu
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This cheesecake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. It's creamy, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of sweetness. I highly recommend this recipe.


Sofia Soo
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I was really excited to try this cheesecake, but I was disappointed with the results. The filling was too dense and the crust was too dry. I won't be making this recipe again.


Hamodaa Mix
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This cheesecake is absolutely delicious! The filling is creamy and smooth, and the crust is perfectly crispy. I highly recommend this recipe.


kendi mbaya
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any special occasion.


Shon Yarde
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This cheesecake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love that it's not too sweet and the crust is the perfect balance of crunchy and soft.


Baba Rind
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheesecake turned out great! It was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Francis Kamaunoah
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This cheesecake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good. I think I would try a different recipe next time.


Sanele makua Tsaa
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I made this cheesecake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cheesecake he's ever had. Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Oladiran Oluwadamilola
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This cheesecake is delicious! The perfect balance of sweet and tangy. The crust is also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ishwari Koirala
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I've made this cheesecake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Numahayseta Trawally
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This cheesecake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the creamy filling and the graham cracker crust was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


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