Strawberry Rhubarb Cottage Cheese Cheesecake with an Oat & Almond Press In Crust - Gluten Free - A Z

Ingredients

• 1 cup organic rolled oats (gluten free if desired)
• 1/2 cup sliced natural almonds
• 1/4 cup flaked coconut (unsweetened)
• 2 tablespoons coconut palm sugar (can use other sugar)
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon natural almond extract (organic)
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (organic, melted and cooled a little)
• 2 pounds small curd cottage cheese (4% fat (will be strained))
• 4 large eggs (pasture raised are fabulous)
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 1/4 cups pure cane sugar
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 cup gluten free all purpose flour
• 1 recipe Strawberry Rhubarb Topping