Ricotta Cheesecake Recipe

•     Crust
• 3/4 c. graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 c. almonds, finely minced
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. butter
•     Filling
•     Rind of 1 lemon, grated
• 4 Tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 lb low-fat ricotta cheese
• 3 x Large eggs
• 1/2 c. nonfat yogurt
• 1/3 c. sugar
• 1/2 tsp light salt
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp almond extract
•     Topping
• 1 x (1-lb.) can sour cherries, pitted
• 6 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. cornstarch
• 1/4 tsp almond extract
•     Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Directions