Ingredients

  • CRUST
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 packets Stevia Extract In The Raw
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (or soy margarine), melted
  • CHEESECAKE FILLING
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 (16 ounce) package silken soft tofu, well drained
  • 1 cup partially skimmed milk ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup fat-free half and half
  • 16 packets Stevia Extract In The Raw, divided
  • 4 large strawberries
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Method

  • CRUST
  • Preheat oven to 350° F.
  • Spray 9" spring form pan with non-stick cooking spray. Place 9" cardboard cake liner in bottom of pan and cover with parchment paper.
  • In small bowl combine ingredients; blend well.
  • Turn mixture into spring form pan and using the back of fingers, press crumb mixture firmly together to form crust. Bake at 350° F for 10 minutes. Remove and set aside to cool.
  • CHEESECAKE FILLING
  • Heat whipping cream to boiling. Remove from heat and stir in gelatin powder. Let stand about 5 minutes or until gelatin is dissolved.
  • In large bowl, using electric mixer or a food processor, blend tofu until smooth. Add ricotta cheese, fat-free half and half, gelatin mixture, 14 packets of Stevia Extract In The Raw and vanilla. Blend well.
  • Pour mixture into cooled graham cracker crust. Set aside.
  • Using blender or food processor, blend 4 strawberries until liquefied. Strain the strawberry liquid and stir in remaining two packets of Stevia Extract In The Raw.
  • Slowly add strawberry coulis to cheesecake mixture and with the tip of a knife or toothpick carefully swirl coulis into cheesecake. Chill 2-3 hours or until set.