Strawberry Swirl Cheesecake


Makes 12 Servings

Ingredients

Crust

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag, zero calorie granulated sweetener
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, 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
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon Stevia In The Raw® Bakers Bag, zero calorie granulated sweetener, divided
4 large strawberries
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

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, 1/2 cup of Stevia 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 1 tablespoon of Stevia 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.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 150
Protein: 6g
Carbohydrates: 11g
Fiber: 0g
Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 25mg
Sodium: 90mg

 

Recipe courtesy of InTheRaw.com.