Ricotta Peach Cheesecake!

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Registered: 12-19-2002
Ricotta Peach Cheesecake!
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Wed, 05-19-2004 - 11:29am

A friend emailed me this recipe and it sounds delicious!  I altered things to make it South Beach Friendly for Phase 2 and 3:



ricotta cheesecake with fresh peaches





Ingredients for filling



2 cups fat-free ricotta cheese
1/2 cup regular egg substitute
2/3 cup Splenda
1 Tbsp lemon zest 

Topping:
4 medium peaches, peeled and sliced (or leave skin on for extra fiber)
1/4 cup sugar-free peach jam or preserves 
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg






Pecan Crust


1 1/2 cups pecans, ground
3 T. Smart Balance (or other trans-free margarine)
approx. 3 packets Splenda


Grind pecans to a fairly fine consistency in a blender or food processor.  Combine all ingredients.  Spray 9" pie plate with non-stick cooking spray.  Press mixture into bottom and sides of pie plate.
  






Instructions




  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.


  2. Place ricotta, egg substitute, Splenda and lemon zest into a food processor or use mixer; process until smooth. Spoon into pie crust. Bake until set, about 45 minutes. Cool to room temperature; refrigerate until cold.


  3. To make topping, stir peaches and jam together in a small saucepan and place over low heat. Cook just until warm, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and nutmeg. Chill.


  4. To serve, cut cheesecake into 8 wedges and top each with about 1/3 cup peach mixture.


Maggie  


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iVillage Member
Registered: 12-19-2002
Wed, 05-19-2004 - 12:14pm
To make a crustless version, prepare in individual custard cups.

Maggie

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Registered: 10-21-2003
Wed, 05-19-2004 - 2:13pm
Wow, this looks amazing! Can't wait to try it - I LOVE fresh peaches!!!

:)

Audrey

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Registered: 04-26-2004
Wed, 05-19-2004 - 2:28pm
Oh Maggie! This sounds SOOOO good!

I'm going to have to try this one!

Thanks for sharing!

Lee Anne

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Thu, 05-20-2004 - 7:44pm

Is this a Weight Watcher recipe?

Susan :)

 

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Registered: 03-26-2003
Thu, 05-20-2004 - 7:59pm
This sounds AWESOME!! I LOVE ANYTHING PEACH! I printed it out and will give it a try soon as the peaches look good in the store. Thanks for sharing this one!

 

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Registered: 10-21-2003
Fri, 05-21-2004 - 9:45am
Can anyone tell me when peaches are in season? I've been buying strawberries lately (SOOOO good) but I can't wait for the peaches to be ready! Will it be soon????

Thanks!

Audrey

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Registered: 12-19-2002
Fri, 05-21-2004 - 10:06am
Audrey, I'll bet this recipe would be just as yummy with strawberries and sugar-free strawberry jam, as it will be with the peaches!
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Registered: 12-19-2002
Fri, 05-21-2004 - 10:08am

Is this a Weight Watcher recipe?

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Registered: 05-19-2004
Wed, 05-26-2004 - 12:47pm
I made this yesterday, substituting strawberries for peaches and ground walnuts for ground pecans (since that's what I had in the house), and it was pretty good. Even my husband enjoyed it.

Debbie