| 1 | * neufchatel cheese shoul be light philly brand neufachatel cheese and it should be softened. |
| 2 | ~--------------------------------------------------------------------- crumbs. |
| 3 | Dust bottom; remove excess crumbs. |
| 4 | Put cottage cheese in blender container cover; process on high speed until smooth. |
| 5 | In large mixing bowl of electric mixer, combine cottage cheese, neufchatel cheese, sugar and flour. |
| 6 | Mix at medium speed until well blended. |
| 7 | Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. |
| 8 | Blend in milk and extract; pour into pan. |
| 9 | Bake at 325 °F., 45 to 50 minutes or until center is almost set. |
| 10 | (center of cheesecake appears to be soft, but firms upon cooling). |
| 11 | Loosen cake from rim of pan; cool before removing rim of pan. |
| 12 | Chill. |
| 13 | Top with fresh slices of strawberries or blueberries, if desired. |
| 14 | Variation: prepare pan as directed; omit blender method. |
| 15 | Place cottage cheese in large bowl of electric mixer; beat cottage cheese at high speed until smooth. |
| 16 | Add neufchatel cheese, sugar, and flour, mixing at medium speed until well blended. |
| 17 | Continue as directed |
