Coeur A La Creme
Serves:
Ingredients:
3
oz
Neufchatel cheese,softened
16
oz
Low-fat cottage cheese
15
oz
Part-skim ricotta cheese
16
oz
Low-fat plain yogurt
1/2
c
Sugar
1
tb
Grated orange rind
1
ts
Vanilla
Sliced strawberries (opt)
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STRAWBERRY SAUCE ---------
1
pk
Strawberries,frozen
1/4
ts
Almond extract
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STRAWBERRY SAUCE ---------
Method:
1.
beat Neufchatel, cottage and ricotta cheeses in bowl until fairly smooth.
On low speed, beat in yogurt.
2.
Line sieve or colander with double layer of cheesecloth.
Place over large bowl.
Scrape cheese mixture into lined sieve.
Fold ends of cheesecloth over; cover with plastic wrap.
Fit plate or bowl over cheese mixture; top with 1 pound can.
Refrigerate overnight; discard drained liquid as it accumulates.
3.
Turn cheese mixture into bowl.
Stir in sugar, rind, vanilla.
Line 4-cup heart or other mold with plastic wrap.
Top with double-layered cheesecloth.
Fill with cheese mixture.
Fold ends of cheesecloth and wrap over top.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
4.
Unwrap mold.
Invert platter over mold; turn over.
Remove mold, plastic wrap and cheesecloth.
Surround with sauce; garnish with berries.
*** STRAWBERRY SAUCE *** Puree frozen strawberries in syrup, thawed, almond extract in small food processor or blender.
NOTE: Berry juice causes Coeur to separate; serve berries around sides.