French Cheesecake

by Fred Ball

Servings: 16 servings

INGREDIENTS

Crust:
Shortbread*

Filling:
1 lb. cream cheese
1/2 lb. French cheese**
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tbsp. unbleached flour
4 lg. eggs, separated,
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp. real vanilla extract
1 tbsp. confectioner's sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large mixing bowl beat together the cream cheese and the French cheese; then add the sugar and flour and beat until thoroughly blended. Stir in the egg yolks, sour cream, heavy cream and vanilla. Beat the egg whites until they are frothy; then gradually add the confectioner's sugar and beat until the whites form stiff peaks. Fold the whites into the cheese mixture. Pour the mixture into the prepared crust and bake for 45 minutes or until the center is firm. Cool to room temperature; chill before serving.

CHEF COMMENTS

*Use any cheesecake or shortbread-type crust.

**Use the Soft Double Creme French Cheese in this recipe.

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