Ricotta-Sour Cream Cheesecake with Strawberry
(10 servings)
Source: Linda Fields

3 c Part-skim ricotta cheese
4 Eggs
3/4 c Light sour cream
2 tb + 2 t. honey
1 tb Fresh lemon juice
2 ts Grated lemon peel
1 1/2 c Strawberries
2 tb + 2 t. confectioners sugar
1 md Kiwi fruit, pared and sliced

Preheat oven to 400F. Spray and 8" springform pan with non-stick cooking spray. 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. 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. 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. 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.