Indian Cheese Dessert

This has a distinctive flavor, not to everyone's taste, but I really like it. I sometimes use it for a light breakfast, too. Cooking time is actually chilling time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup cream-style low-fat cottage cheese
• 1  cup ricotta cheese
• 1⁄4 cup brown sugar
• 1  lemon, rind of, grated
• 1 -2  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄3 cup  toasted  slivered almonds
• 2  tablespoons  toasted  slivered almonds, finely chopped

Directions

1. Combine the cheeses and brown sugar and beat until well blended.
2. Beat in the lemon rind and juice and cardamom.
3. Stir in the ¼ cup almonds and mix well.
4. Put in serving dish or individual dishes and sprinkle with the remaining nuts.
5. Chill 1 hour or longer.