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CHOCOLATE CHEESECAKE


Margarine for pan

15 oz. part skim milk Ricotta cheese

1 1/2 c. (12 oz.) light cream cheese,

softened

1 whole egg

2 egg whites

1 c. unsweetened apple juice

concentrate

3 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa

1 tbsp. cornstarch

1 tbsp. sugar

1 tsp. vanilla extract

2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa (for topping)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease bottom and sides of a 9 inch spring-form pan. Wrap outside of pan with aluminum foil. In the bowl of a food processor or blender, puree all ingredients until smooth. Do in 2 batches, if necessary. With a rubber spatula, scrape mixture into prepared pan. Place on a baking sheet. Bake 45 minutes. Turn oven off. Leave in the oven with door closed for 1 hour. Remove and refrigerate. Before unmolding and serving, let stand at room temperature for 10 minutes. Sift 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa over the top. Slice with a knife which has been warmed in hot water. Serves 12. Per serving: 167 calories, 16 gm carbohydrates, 8 gm protein, 8 gm fat, 220 mg sodium. Exchanges: 1 fruit, 1 medium fat meat, 1/2 fat. Cholesterol: 50 mg per serving.