Cinnamon Lemon Cheesecake Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time25 MinCooking Time1 Hr 10 Min
Ready In1 Hr 35 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexHealthyServings6
CuisineCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Graham cracker crumbs1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 Unsalted butter or corn oil margarine - 2 tablespoons, at room temperature
 Ricotta cheese2 Cup (16 tbs), skimmed
 Fructose1/3 Cup (16 tbs)
 All-purpose flour - 2 tablespoons
 Ground cinnamon2 Teaspoon
 Egg yolks2
 Evaporated milk1/2 Cup (16 tbs), skimmed
 Vanilla extract2 Teaspoon
 Lemon peel2 Teaspoon, freshly grated
 Egg whites3
 Cream of tartar1/8 Teaspoon

Directions

GETTING READY
1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

MAKING
2.Mix together graham cracker crumbs and butter or margarine.
3.Into the bottom of the 9-inch greased pan, press the mixture and keep aside.
4.Mix together ricotta cheese, fructose, flour, cinnamon, egg yolks, milk, vanilla extract and lemon peel in a blender container and blend well to a creamy consistency.
5.Into a large mixing bowl, pour the mixture and keep aside.
6. In another bowl, mix together egg whites and cream of tartar and beat until stiff .
7.Fold beaten egg whites into cheese mixture.
8.Into the cake pan, pour batter over graham cracker crust .
9.Bake for 45 to 50 minutes.
10.Remove from oven and let cool .

SERVING
11.Using a sharp knife, loosen sides of cheesecake from pan with the tip of a sharp knife.
12.Invert cake into a plate.
13. Cover and chill before serving.
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