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Topfenkuchen

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This German dessert features Flour; sift on pastry board 2 teaspoon Lemon rind; grated, Sugar 1/2 c Sugar, Yolks 2 tablespoon Flour, Butter; softened 4 Egg whites, Lemon rind; grated 1/2 c Raisins. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 1
Calories: 1181.2
Description
This German dessert features Flour; sift on pastry board 2 teaspoon Lemon rind; grated, Sugar 1/2 c Sugar, Yolks 2 tablespoon Flour, Butter; softened 4 Egg whites, Lemon rind; grated 1/2 c Raisins. It delivers rich, cheesy flavor, smooth, comforting richness. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups Flour; sift on pastry board
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon rind; grated
  • 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 1/2 cups Sugar
  • 2 Egg Yolks
  • 2 tablespoons Flour
  • 1 cups Butter; softened 4 Egg whites
  • 2 teaspoons Lemon rind; grated
  • 1/2 cups Raisins
  • 1 1/2 cups Cottage cheese; sieved
  • 1/2 cups Almonds; slivered/blanched
  • 4 Egg Yolks
Directions
  1. 1
    Make a well in the center of the flour and put into it the next four ingredients.
  2. 2
    Quickly work these ingredients into the flour to
  3. 3
    make a smooth dough, adding a bit more flour if needed, to facilitate handling.
  4. 4
    On a floured board, roll out the dough into a 11X17" rectangle.
  5. 5
    Line a baking sheet with the dough and
  6. 6
    bake it in a moderate oven (350 degrees F (177&# 194;°C)>), for about 15 minutes, or until it is about half done.
  7. 7
    Let it cool.
  8. 8
    Add the 4 egg yolks and lemon rind to the cottage cheese.
  9. 9
    Beat the egg whites until very stiff, gradually adding the sugar, beginning when they have slightly stiffened.
  10. 10
    Fold the beaten egg whites into the cheese and
  11. 11
    spread the cooled pastry shell with the cheese filling.
  12. 12
    Sprinkle the cake with the raisins and almonds.
  13. 13
    Bake in a very slow oven (250 degrees F (121°C).) about 45 minutes.
  14. 14
    Let cool and cut into large squares

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1181.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 54.0g84%
Saturated Fat 33.1g166%
Cholesterol 141.6mg48%
Sodium 716.8mg30%
Total Carbohydrate 147.3g50%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugars 32.9g
Protein 25.5g51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: almonds, baking, board, butter, cheese, cottage, dessert, egg, flour, german, grated, lemon, pastry, raisins, rind, sieved, sift, sliveredblanched, softened, sugar
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