Ingredients

  • 1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
  • 1 cup low fat cottage cheese
  • 13 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs (or 2 equivalent of low-cholesterol egg substitute)
  • 13 cup unflavored low-fat yogurt
  • 12 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh lemon rind
  • 1 tablespoon flour
  • 1 12 teaspoons cornstarch
  • 1 cup fresh raspberry (or strawberries or mixed fruit pieces)

Method

  • With a blender or food processor, puree ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, sugar, eggs or substitute, yogurt, vanilla and lemon peel until smooth and thick.
  • Blend in flour and cornstarch well.
  • Pour into 8-inch springform pan that has been sprayed with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Bake approximately 35 minutes in preheated 350-degree oven, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Chill until cold; decorate with fruit of choice.
  • Cook time does not include chill time.
  • Yields 12 servings.