German Cheesecake 1/2 (1 stick) cup butter, melted 1 cup granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind Filling 4 eggs, separated 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound small curd cottage cheese 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind 4 tablespoons lemon juice 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Topping Sugar and ground almonds For crust, combine ingredients and pat into a shallow springform pan. For filling, put egg yolks and remaining ingredients, except egg whites and heavy cream, in blender container; process until well mixed. Whip egg whites and cream. Fold into blender mixture. Pour into shell and bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour. Remove from oven and sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and ground almonds; return to oven for 10 minutes. Cool. Refrigerate in pan until ready to unmold. Can be made the day ahead.