Lauries Amaretto Mousse Cheesecake Food

CHOCOLATE-AMARETTO RICOTTA MOUSSE

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, puree ricotta cheese, Splenda and almond extract (or Amaretto) until very smooth, stopping to clean down the sides periodically. (NOTE - It's smoother in a blender, but harder to incorporate because it's a thick mixture).
• Put chocolate chips in a glass measuring cup and microwave in 30 second bursts, stirring every 15 seconds or so to keep temperature even throughout. Continue heating and stirring until very smooth.
• Add melted chocolate to the ricotta mixture (RULE: always add melted chocolate to other ingredients, not the other way around. If you add a liquid to melted chocolate, you risk having the chocolate seize and harden!).
• Gently fold whipped topping into ricotta-chocolate mixture. Refrigerate an hour before serving.
• Divide into 6 servings. It looks beautiful served in a martini glass! Top with a couple chocolate chips and some raspberries, if desired.
• Per 6 servings: 192 calories, 11.6 G fat.

AMARETTO MOUSSE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
• Press into bottom and sides of a 9" springform pan and then chill.
• In a small saucepan, sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water.
• Let stand for one minute.
• Stir over low heat until dissolved, about 3 minutes.
• Put aside.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar until fluffy.
• Gradually add evaporated milk and lemon juice to cream cheese mixture.
• Beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
• Gradually beat the gelatin into cream cheese mixture along with liqueur and vanilla.
• Fold in the whipped cream.
• Pour into crust.
• Chill 8 hours or overnight.
• Garnish with chocolate sauce and berries, if desired.