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Prep Time: 60 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 180 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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A true New York Deli recipe! Ingredients:
2 cups sifted flour |
1 large egg |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup butter |
1 -2 tablespoon brandy or 1 -2 tablespoon rum |
1 1/2 lbs cream cheese, room temperature |
6 large eggs, separated |
1 1/3 cups sugar |
2 tablespoons flour |
1 3/4 cups sour cream |
2 teaspoons grated lemon rind |
2 teaspoons lemon juice |
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla |
Directions:
1. Combine all ingredients and work into a smooth paste. Chill one hour. Then fit into bottom and sides of a 91/2 springform pan. Chill while making filling.
2. Directions:.
3. Combine cheese and egg yolks. Beat with electric mixer till perfectly smooth. Then, add while continuing to beat, 1 C sugar, the flour, sour cream and flavorings. Beat till light and smooth. Then whip the egg whites with the remaining 1/3 C sugar till soft peaks form. Fold whites into cheese mixture and pour into the prepared pan.
4. Bake at 325 for 70 - 75 minutes. Turn off heat and let cool in oven with the door ajar.
5. Note: I have also baked this in a bain marie or water bath but have not noticed much difference.
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