Ricotta-sour cream cheesecake with strawberry

 
               RICOTTA-SOUR CREAM CHEESECAKE WITH STRAWBERRY
 
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 Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cheesecakes                      Sauces
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
 --------  ------------  --------------------------------
    3       c            Part-skim ricotta cheese
    4                    Eggs
      3/4   c            Light sour cream
    2       tb           + 2 t. honey
    1       tb           Fresh lemon juice
    2       ts           Grated lemon peel
    1 1/2   c            Strawberries
    2       tb           + 2 t. confectioners sugar
    1       md           Kiwi fruit, pared and sliced
 
   1. Preheat oven to 400F. Spray and 8" springform pan
   with non-stick cooking spray.
   
   2. In a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat
   ricotta cheese until smooth; add eggs one at a time,
   beating well after each addition. Add sour cream,
   honey, 2 tsps. of the lemon juice and the lemon peel;
   beat until combined.
   
   3. Pour mixture into prepared springform pan; set pan
   in 13x9 baking pan. Pour hot water into the baking pan
   until it comes halfway up on the sides of the
   springform pan. Bake 1 hour or until top feels firm to
   the touch. Cool to room temperature.
   
   4. Set aside 5 whole strawberries for garnish; slice
   the remaining berries. In a blender combine the sliced
   strawberries, sugar and remaining 1 tsp lemon juice;
   puree until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth into a
   small bowl.
   
   5. Carefully remove sides of springform pan from
   cheesecake. Cut reserved strawberries into halves.
   Garnish cheesecake with sliced kiwi fruit and halved
   strawberries; serve with strawberry sauce.
   
   Source:  Weight Watchers Magazine Light and Easy New
   Family Classics 1993
   
   Each serving provides: 1 1/2 proteins, 1/4 fruit, 60
   optional calories Per serving: 192 calories; 12 g
   protein, 9 g fat, 15 g carbohydrates, 241 mg calcium,
   133 mg sodium, 113 mg cholesterol, 1 g dietary fiber
   
   Typed for you by: Linda Fields, Cyberealm BBS
   Watertown NY 315-786-1120
  
 
 
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