Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 Tbsp. light margarine, melted
  • 1 (15 oz.) pkg. part-skim Ricotta cheese
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 2/3 c. unbleached flour
  • 4 eggs, separated
  • 2 Tbsp. grated lemon peel
  • 2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. nonfat sour cream
  • 3 pt. strawberries, hulled
  • 4 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 c. red currant jelly, melted

Method

  • Preheat oven to 300°.
  • Coat a 9-inch spring-form pan with nonstick spray.
  • In a medium bowl, mix the crumbs and margarine. Press onto the bottom and 2 inches up the sides of the pan; set aside.
  • Using an electric mixer, beat the Ricotta until smooth. Add 3/4 cup of the sugar, the flour, egg yolks, lemon peel and vanilla; mix well.
  • Blend in the sour cream.