*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                       STRAWBERRY CHEESECAKE/ FF

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Serving Size  : 10   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Fruits                           Desserts
               Cheesecakes

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2       c            Fresh Strawberries
  2                    Bananas -- mediun sliced
 15       oz           Ricotta cheese -- FF
  1       t            Vanilla
  2                    Egg whites -- large
  2       pk           Gelatin -- unflavored
    1/2   c            Apple juice -- frozen *
                       -----CRUST-----
  1       c            Grape Nuts
    1/3   c            Apple juice -- frozen *
    1/4   ts           Vanilla

 * The frozen apple juice should be unsweetened,
 contentrate, and thawed.
 Wash, hull, and crush enough strawberries (about 15)
 to measure 1 cup. Slice bananas.  Warm apple juice
 concentrate slightly and sprinkle gelatin on top; stir
 and let stand until gelatin dissolved. Place
 strawberries and bananas into blender container; blend
 until smooth. Add vanilla. Slowly add Ricotta cheese;
 blend well. Add gelatin mixture and egg whites; blend
 well. Pour into unbaked Grape Nuts crust.  Bake at 350
 degrees for 1 hour. Remove from oven and cool.
 Refrigerate for 3 hours. CRUST: Mix all ingredients in
 a bowl.  Let stand a few minutes until liquid is
 absorbed.  Press into a 9" round pan or springform pan
 to cover bottom of pan.
 To serve:  Take 1 pint strawberries, washed, hulled,
 slightly mash with 2 Tablespoons apple juice
 concentrate and drizzle over each slice.



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