Mrs. Haller's Cheese Torte

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Cook time: 1 hour

Serves: n. a.

Description
Not quite a cheesecake and not quite a true torte, this is a very old recipe from my grandmother. This is a wonderfully creamy dessert, best served with a nice cup of coffee.

Ingredients

 * 2 lbs. small curd cottage cheese
 * 1½ cups sugar
 * 1 tbsp. flour
 * 2 tbsp. cornstarch
 * 4 eggs, beaten
 * 1 cup milk
 * 1 tsp. vanilla extract
 * pinch of salt

Topping

 * 2 cups cinnamon graham cracker crumbs
 * ½ cup sugar
 * ⅔ cup melted butter
 * ½ tsp. cinnamon
 * pinch of salt

Directions

 * 1) Sift the dry ingredients together and add to the cottage cheese.  Beat the eggs well and add to the cheese along with the milk.  Add the vanilla and blend well.
 * 2) To make the topping, crush the graham crackers into fine crumbs.  Mix with the sugar and melted butter.
 * 3) Line the sides of a 13 x 9" pan with the crumbs, reserving some for the top.  Pour the cheese mix and smooth it out thoroughly.  Top with the reserved crumbs, then bake for an hour at 350°F.
 * 4) Leave it to cool in the pan, then refrigerate.  Serve cold along with a cup of coffee.