No-Bake Strawberry Cheesecake
Ready in: 4 hr., 25 minsServes Ingredients Crust 6 whole lowfat honey graham crackers crushed to fine crumbs 2 Tbsp butter, melted, and mixed with 1 Tbsp honey Filling 1 box (3 oz) strawberry-kiwi flavor gelatin 2/3 cup boiling water 1 tub (6 oz) % fat cottage cheese 2 bricks (8 oz each) fat-free cream cheese, softened 2 Tbsp sugar 2 tsp strawberry extract or 1 tsp vanilla extract Topping 1 pt (about 2 oz) fresh strawberries 2 Tbsp strawberry jelly, melted small mint leaves Cooking Instructions Coat an 8 x 3-in. springform pan with nonstick spray. Crust: Mix crumbs with butter mixture until evenly moistened. Press firmly over bottom and 3/4 in. up side of prepared pan. Place in freezer. Filling: Dissolve gelatin in boiling water in a 1-cup measure. Purée cottage cheese in food processor until creamy. Add gelatin, cream cheese, sugar and extract; process until smooth. Pour into prepared crust; smooth top. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours, or until set. Topping: Wash and dry berries; remove stems. Quarter each lengthwise and place in a bowl; add jelly and gently toss to coat. Remove sides of springform pan; place cheesecake on serving plate. Spoon on berry mixture; sprinkle with mint leaves. Planning Tip: Can be made, without the strawberry topping, up to 3 days ahead. Refrigerate covered. Prepare Topping just before serving. Sugar Says: People are like stained glass windows: They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, But when the darkness sets in, their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light shining from within. --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Access the Recipes And More list archives at: http://www.mail-archive.com/recipesandmore%40googlegroups.com/ Visit the group home page at: http://groups.google.com/group/RecipesAndMore -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
