Post by chief_cook2 on Mar 20, 2003 19:54:09 GMT -6
2 c plain nonfat yogurt
2 c nonfat ricotta cheese
grated zest of 1 lemon or orange
1/4 t vanilla extract
6 - 8 lrg fresh strawberries, stemmed and sliced
Using a food processor or electric mixer, combine the yogurt and
ricotta cheese. Process until smooth. Line a colander or basket
with a double layer of cheesecloth, letting the cloth drape over
the edges. Spoon cheese mixture into center and fold cheesecloth
over the top. Place over a bowl or baking dish to catch the
whey. Refrigerate for 24 hours. Scrape the cheese away from the
cheesecloth and combine with zest and vanilla extract. Line a 3-
cup heart-shaped mold or the draining basket with new
cheesecloth, letting the excess cloth hang over the edge. Spoon
cheese mixture into the mold or basket, smoothing the top. Fold
the cheesecloth over the top and refrigerate for 3 hours. Unmold
from cheesecloth and if not already shaped into a heart, do so
with the back of a spoon. Transfer heart to a serving plate and
surround with sliced berries. Makes 8 servings.
Nutritional information: 84 calories, no fat, 12 g protein,
8 g carbohydrates, 6 mg cholesterol, 167 mg sodium, trace fiber.