OLD FASHIONED GERMAN CHEESECAKE

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.