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It's pretty
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CRUST: |
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1
cup |
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flour, sifted |
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¼
cup |
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granulated sugar |
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1
tsp |
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fresh grated lemon peel |
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½
cup |
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butter, softened |
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1
large |
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egg
yolk, slightly beaten |
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¼
tsp |
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vanilla extract
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BLUEBERRY PUREE: |
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1 ¾
cups |
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fresh blueberries |
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¼
cup |
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granulated sugar |
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4
tsp |
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cornstarch |
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4
tsp |
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water |
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2
tsp |
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fresh lemon juice
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FILLING: |
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2
cups |
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lowfat ricotta cheese |
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8
oz |
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light cream cheese, softened |
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3
large |
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eggs |
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1
cup |
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nonfat yogurt |
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1 ¼
cups |
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granulated sugar |
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2
tsp |
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vanilla extract |
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¼
tsp |
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salt |
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½
cup |
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light sour cream |
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¼
cup |
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flour |
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1 |
To prepare
crust: Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Combine
flour, sugar and lemon peel in medium bowl. Cut
in butter until mixture is crumbly. Add egg yolk
and vanilla. Blend thoroughly. Butter bottom and
sides of 9" springform pan. Pat 1/3 of the dough
onto the bottom of the prepared pan, and pat
remaining dough along sides- about 1 ¾" from
bottom. Bake about 8 minutes, or until golden.
Let cool. |
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To prepare
blueberry pureé: In a medium saucepan, combine
blueberries, sugar, cornstarch and water. Over
medium heat, while stirring, heat until mixture
becomes thickened. Pour into a blender and puree
with lemon juice. Set aside and let cool. |
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Preheat oven
to 450 degrees F. |
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4 |
To prepare
filling: In a food processor (or blender with a
sharp blade), process ricotta cheese until
smooth. Add cream cheese and eggs. Beat until
smooth. Add remaining ingredients and beat until
smooth. |
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5 |
Pour the
filling into your crust. Drop spoonfuls of
blueberry pureé carefully over it. Using a
knife, swirl lightly to create a marbled effect. |
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Bake at 450
degrees for 12 minutes, then reduce heat to 300
and bake for an additional hour. |
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Remove from
oven; cool. Loosen sides with a spatula after ½
hour. Remove sides after one hour. |
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Cooking Tips |
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*This cheesecake
tastes best if refrigerated overnight. |
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