Cheese Torte Aunt Mayme (Petersen)

Crust:

3 cups graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup melted butter

1/3 cup sugar

Mix and line a buttered pan with mixture. Save some for top. Dissolve 2 tablespoons of gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water.

Filling:

1 cup sugar 2 egg yolks beaten

1/2 cup milk

Bring to a boil and add gelatin and water. Stir until gelatin is dissolved.

Add to gelatin mixture: 2 - 8 oz. pkg. creamed cottage cheese

Fold in:

2 egg whites beaten 1 1/2 cup whipped cream

2 tsp. Vanilla

Beat well with electric mixer. Add beaten egg whites and vanilla. Fold in whip cream. Chill. Can add 2 Tablespoons lemon juice also if desired.