Citrus Banana Cheesecake

* Exported from MasterCook *

CITRUS BANANA CHEESECAKE

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts Cheesecakes

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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-----CRUST-----
1 c Soft whole wheat bread
Crumbs
Pn Cardamom
1/4 c Artificial Brown Sugar
2 tb Margarine
-----FILLING-----
1 Envelope Unflavored Gelatin
2 tb Artificial Sugar
2/3 c Unsweetened Grapefruit Juice
2 c Cottage Cheese
1 sm Banana
1 t Vanilla
1 sm Pink Grapefruit
4 Fresh Strawberries (Opt)

1 Crust: in a bowl combine bread crumbs, sweetener and
cardamom. With fingers,rub in margarine. Press onto
bottom of 8 inch springform pan.

2 Filling: In a small dish or measure, sprinkle
gelatin over 1/4 Cup of the grapefruit juice and let
stand for 5 minutes to soften. Place dish of gelatin
in pan of hot water and stir until gelatin dissolves
completely. Cool to room temperature.

3 In food processor or blender, combine cottage
cheese, banana, remaining juice. Puree until smooth.

4 Stir in dissolved gelatin and vanilla. Pour into
crust.

5 Cover and chill in refrigerator for 2 to 4 hours or
until set.

6 Remove sides from Pan and with wide metal lifter,
slip cheesecake off bottom of pan onto serving plate,
or leave on base of springform pan.

7 Peel grapefruit, removing all white pith. Separate
segments and arrange on top of cheesecake. Slice
strawberries and add to garnish if desired.

Each serving is 1/8 of cheesecake.

Nutrition info. 1 protein choice 14 g carbohydrate 540
kilojules 11/2 Fruit & Vegetable 9 g protein
: 128 calories OR 4 g fat
1 protein choice
1 starchy choice

Source: Light & Easy Choices Author: Kay Spicer ISBN
0-919959-20-2 From: Gord Hannah
Date: 18 Dec 96



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