Eggnog Cheesecake

1 9" crumb crust

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

1 1/4 cups eggnog

4 cups (2 lbs.) creamed cottage cheese

3 eggs -- separated

1/2 cup sugar

1 cup heavy cream

Nutmeg

Dissolve gelatin in 1/4 cup eggnog. Set aside. Press the cottage cheese thro ugh a sieve. Set aside.

In the top of a double boiler, beat together the egg yolks and sugar. Stir in the remaining eggnog and cook gently until the mixture thickens slightly. Remo ve from the heat and add the gelatin mixture.

Place the cottage cheese in a large mixing bowl and add the gelatin mixture. B lend thoroughly.

Beat egg whites until they form soft peaks, then fold into the cheese mixture. Whip cream until stiff but not dry and fold in cheese mixture. Pour mixture i nto the prepared crust and chill for 4 hours, or until set. Sprinkle with nutm eg.

busted by sooz