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Cakes A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z Ricotta-sour Cream Cheesecake With Strawberry Categories: Cakes
Yield: 10 servings
3 c Part-skim ricotta cheese
4 Eggs
3/4 c Light sour cream
2 T + 2 t. honey
1 T Fresh lemon juice
2 t Grated lemon peel
1 1/2 c Strawberries
2 T + 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.
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