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Preparation
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Crust:
Preheat oven to 375º F
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Put cookie crumbs, sugar, melted butter and vanilla in a bowl; stir thoroughly to combine.
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Press evenly into a greased springform pan.
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Bake 15 minutes.
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Let cool.
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Filling:
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Combine sugar, gelatine, egg yolks and hot milk in a bowl. Pour into double boiler and cook until creamy; remove from heat.
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Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, gradually adding 1/2 cup sugar. Set aside.
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Transfer cooled gelatine mixture to large bowl; process cottage cheese in blender, then add to gelatine mixture using a whisk.
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Fold in beaten egg whites.
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Add cherries, chocolate chips, Amaretto, vanilla extract and lemon extract.
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Blend well and pour batter into prepared pan.
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7.
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Refrigerate several hours.
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8.
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Carefully run a thin knife around outer edge to release cake.
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Garnish with small clusters of grapes, candied fruit or nuts if desired.
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