Cheese Torte Aunt Mayme (Petersen)
Crust:
3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/3 cup sugar
Mix and line a buttered pan with mixture. Save some for top. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water.
Filling:
1 cup sugar
2 egg yolks beaten
1/2 cup milk
Bring to a boil and add gelatin and water. Stir until gelatin is dissolved.
Add to gelatin mixture: 2 - 8 oz. pkg. creamed cottage cheese
Fold in:
2 egg whites beaten
1 1/2 cup whipped cream
2 tsp. Vanilla
Beat well with electric mixer. Add beaten egg whites and vanilla. Fold in whip cream. Chill. Can add 2 Tablespoons lemon juice also if desired.