Heavenly Cheesecake

Ingredients

• ¾ cup crushed graham crackers

• 2 Tbs. melted butter

• 8 oz Neufchatel or light cream cheese

• 15 oz nonfat ricotta

• 8 oz plain nonfat yogurt

• 1 cup sugar

• 2 Tbs. four

• 2 Tbs. lemon juice

• 1 Tbs. vanilla

• 6-7 egg whites

Preparation

For crust, in a small mixing bowl combine the crushed graham crackers and melted margarine.  Press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform.  Bake at 325°F for 5 minutes.  Cool.

In mixing bowl combine cream cheese and ricotta till smooth.  Add yogurt, sugar, flour, lemon juice, and vanilla.  Beat on low speed till combined.  Add the egg whites.  Beat on low till just combined.  Pour into the crust.  Place springform on a shallow baking pan in the oven.  Bake at 325°F for 55 to 65 minutes or till center appears nearly set.  Cool for 15 minutes.  Loosen crust form the sides of the pan.  Cool for 30 minutes more; remove sides of pan.  Cool completely.  Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours.  Before serving top with fruit.  Serves 12 at 214 calories per serving.