: optional Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Prepare crust; set aside. In a medium bowl, beat egg yolks until light. Blend in salt, lemon juice, vanilla, almond extract, sugar, flour and lemon peel. Put cottage cheese into a large bowl. Add a small amount of egg yolk mix ture. Beat on high speed until curd is broken and nearly smooth. Add remaining egg yolk mixture and sour cream; beat untill blended. Beat egg whites until stiff, but not dry. Fold into cheese mixture. Pour into crust. Bake 1 hour. Top with Strawberry Glaze, and fresh strawberries if desired. Refrigerate 5 hours before serving. Recipe By : TAMPA TRIBUNE