Cheese Cake

Directions

1. 1
   Spread bottom and sides of 9-inch spring-form pan with butter; dust sides with crumbs.
2. 2
   Force cottage cheese through a fine mesh sieve into a large mixing bowl; add cream cheese.
3. 3
   Beat with high speed of electric mixer until well blended and creamy.
4. 4
   Beating at high speed, gradually blend in sugar, then add eggs.
5. 5
   Reduce speed to low.
6. 6
   Add cornstarch, lemon juice and vanilla.
7. 7
   Beat until blended.
8. 8
   Add melted butter and sour cream.
9. 9
   Blend at low speed. Pour into prepared pan.
10. 10
    Bake in a slow (325°) oven until firm around edges, about 1 hour and 40 minutes.
11. 11
    Turn off oven; let cake stand in oven with door closed for 2 hours.
12. 12
    Remove from oven and cool completely on wire rack.
13. 13
    Chill.
14. 14
    Remove sides of pan. Makes about 12 servings.