Apple Cheese Tart - Phyllo Recipe
Ingredients:
- 6 sht phyllo dough
- 1 tbl melted butter
- 2 tbl light raspberry jam spread
- 1 cup lowfat ricotta cheese
- 6 tbl granulated sugar divided
- 1 tbl grated lemon rind
- 1 x egg
- 4 med peeled apples thinly sliced
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Directions:
- 1. Place 2 sheets of phyllo in centre of a 9-inch pie plate, allowing edges to overhang. Brush lightly with butter. Repeat twice. Spread bottom of phyllo with jam.
- 2. Whisk together cheese, 3 tbsp. sugar, lemon rind and egg; pour over jam.
- 3. Combine apples with remaining sugar and cinnamon. Arrange apples over top of cheese layer. Carefully roll and crumble overhanging edges of phyllo and tuck into pie plate, making a rim.
- 4. Bake at 375F for 45 to 55 minutes, or until apples are tender and cheese is set. Cool at room temperature; refrigerate. Serve warm or cold.
- NOTES : All the taste of apple pie and cheesecake, but low in fat and calories - you can have your cake and eat it, too. For extra-special ricotta, try it fresh.