PAWPAW CHEESECAKE

1½ c. graham cracker crumbs

1/3 c. confectioner’s sugar

6 Tbsp. melted butter

10 oz. Ricotta cheese 16 oz. cream cheese,

4 eggs, lightly beaten softened

¾ c. pawpaw pulp 3 egg yolks

2 tsp. vanilla ¼ tsp. salt

½ c. sugar Fresh strawberries or

kiwi for topping

Mix together crumbs, confectioner's sugar and butter; press over

bottom and sides of a 9-inch springform pan.

Mix together cheeses then add eggs and sugar. Stir in pawpaws,

vanilla and salt. Mix until smooth. Pour into springform pan.

Bake at 450E for 15 minutes, then reduce heat to 350E for

30 minutes. Loosen sides when done and let cool for 30 minutes

in pan. Remove and serve with fresh fruit topping.