Ukrainian Meringue Syrnyk Cheesecake

by olga

Servings:

INGREDIENTS

Crust:

1/2 cup sifted flour
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1/3 cup almonds, blanched and ground fine
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Filling:

2 cups dry cottage cheese
4 egg yolks
1/2 cup sugar
Grated rind and juice of 1 orange
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon flour
Few grains salt

Topping:
4 egg whites
6 tablespoons sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Sift the flour and sugar together. Work in the butter. Add the almonds and extract. Pat evenly into a buttered 6x10 inch pan.

Press the cheese through a sieve. Beat the egg yolks well, then add the sugar gradually, and beat until light. Combine with the cheese. Stir in the grated rind, orange juice, vanilla, flour, and salt. Mix thoroughly. Spread over the pastry crust and bake in a moderate oven (350°F) for about 50 minutes.

Prepare the meringue by beating the egg whites until stiff. Add the sugar gradually and continue beating. Spread the meringue over the baked cheese cake.

Brown in a moderate oven (375°F) for 10 to 15 minutes.

Do not remove the cake from the pan. If available, use a glass baking pan. Cool before serving.

CHEF COMMENTS

Do not overlook this recipe. It is a delectable syrnyk that is worth a trial.

Traditional Ukrainian Cookery

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