Kiwi Cheesecake Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes         

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes

 Ingredients:                        

Filling:

•2 packages (each 8 ounces/250 g) cream cheese, softened                         

•2 cups ricotta cheese, drained (see Tip) (500 mL)

•1 cup sour cream (250 mL)

•1-1/2 cups granulated sugar (375 mL)

•5 eggs

•3 medium kiwis, peeled and pureed

•1/2 cup all-purpose flour (125 mL)

•2 Tablespoons fresh lime juice (25 mL

Topping

•1 Tablespoon vanilla (15 mL)

•Decoration:

•3 medium kiwis, peeled and sliced thin

•1/2 cup apricot preserves (125 mL)

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. /180 degrees C. Prepare pan: 9-inch (23 cm) cheesecake or spring form pan with 3-inch (7.5 cm) sides, lined with parchment paper.  

Decoration:

Place sliced kiwis on top of cheesecake. In a small saucepan, bring apricot preserves to medium heat. Press through a sieve. Brush on top of kiwis. This will keep the fruit looking fresh.

Source: http://homecooking.about.com/od/cakerecipes/r/blc83.htm