Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Yummy Strawberry Cheesecake

Can't remember where I found this recipe, but it's dang good! I am a cheesecake FANATIC... expect more as the months go by!

3/4 Cup graham cracker crumbs (I like to use vanilla wafers)
2 Tablespoons butter or margarine, melted
1 (15-ounce) container ricotta cheese
1 Cup plain yogurt
1 Cup granulated sugar
2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
4 Large eggs
2 and a half teaspoons vanilla extract
2 Cups strawberries, sliced

1. In a bowl combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Pat into a 9-inc spring form pan; set aside.

2. In a blender, combine ricotta cheese, yogurt, sugar, flour, and lemon juice. Cover and blend until smooth; set aside.

3. In a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Slowly add the ricotta cheese mixture, eggs, and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture; beating on low speed until combined. Pour into prepared pan.

4. Bake at 325 F (160 C) for 1 hour, or until the center is nearly set. Cool for 30 minutes, remove the sides of the pan, then cool completely. Chill for 4 to 6 hours. Top it off with the sliced strawberries and -Poof!- you have YUMMY STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE!!!

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