There is no one definitive recipe for heavenly dessert cheese cake. However, many recipes for this popular dessert include a graham cracker crust, cream cheese filling, and fruit topping.
Neufchatel Cheese should be LIGHT Philly brand Neufachatel Cheese and itshould be softened.
~Lightly grease bottom of 9-inch springform pan.
Sprinkle with crumbs.
Dust bottom; remove excess crumbs.
Put cottage cheese in blender containerCover; process on high speed until smooth.
In large mixing bowl ofelectric mixer, combine cottage cheese, neufchatel cheese, sugar and flour.
Mix at medium speed until well blended.
Add eggs, one at a time, mixingwell after each addition.
Blend in milk and extract; pour into pan.
Bakeat 325 degrees F.
, 45 to 50 minutes or until center is almost set.
(Centerof cheesecake appears to be soft, but firms upon cooling.
)Loosen cakefrom rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan.
Chill.
Top with freshslices of strawberries or blueberries, if desired.
VARIATION:Prepare pan as directed; omit blender method.
Place cottage cheese inlarge bowl of electric mixer; beat cottage cheese at high speed untilsmooth.
Add neufchatel cheese, sugar, and flour, mixing at medium speeduntil well blended.
Continue as directed.