Dessert

Ricotta, lime and strawberry cheesecake

This cheesecake makes a great low-fat option and is perfect to serve as a light dessert.
Ricotta, lime and strawberry cheesecakeWoman's Day
10
12H

Ingredients

Method

1.Lightly grease and line a 20cm square cake pan with baking paper, extending 2cm above rim.
2.Line pan with sponge fingers to cover base completely.
3.In a large bowl. using an electric mixer, beat ricotta, sugar and zest together, until smooth. Beat in juice and cream.
4.Sprinkle gelatine over water, whisking with a fork to dissolve. Beat into cheesecake mixture.
5.In a separate bowl, using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until soft peaks form. Lightly fold into ricotta mixture. Pour over sponge base. Chill overnight until set.
6.Arrange strawberries over cheesecake to cover. Brush with jam. Remove from pan, using paper to lift. Cut into slices to serve.

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