Czechoslovakian Cheesecake (Tvarahovy Kolác Treny)

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs, separated
1/2 cup cottage cheese, rubbed through a strainer
1 cup ground nuts
1/3 to 1/2 cup bread crumbs
Jam
Grated chocolate
Nuts

Cream butter with sugar and egg yolks thoroughly.

Blend in cheese and nuts.

Fold in stiffly beaten egg whites and bread crumbs.

Butter a springform pan and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Spread the cake mixture over the crumbs. Bake in a preheated 320 degree F oven for about 30 minutes.

When cake is cool, spread with jam and sprinkle with grated chocolate and nuts.