Ingredients:

• For the cheesecake:
• 4 cups – homemade ricotta cheese (or use store bought)
• 2/3 cup – agave syrup
• 1 tsp – Lemon zest
• 2 tsp – vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp – salt
• 2 – whole eggs
• 2 – Egg whites
• For the topping:
• 1 cup – quartered strawberries
• 1 cup – Blackberries
• 1 pint – fresh Raspberries
• 1 pint – fresh Blueberries
• 2 tbsp – granulated sugar/other sweetener
• 2 tbsp. – fresh Lemon juice
• Powdered Sugar (optional)
• Mint sprigs (optional)

Method:

1. Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees F.
2. To prepare cheesecake, place the ingredients in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed for about 2 minutes or until smooth.
3. Pour batter into a 10-inch spring form pan coated with cooking spray.
4. Bake for 65-70 minutes or until cheesecake centre barely moves when pan is touched.
5. Remove cheesecake from oven; run a knife around the outside edge of cheesecake. Cool slightly; remove outer ring from pan.
6. Sprinkle cheesecake evenly with powdered sugar, if preferred.
7. To prepare topping, combine berries, 2 tbsp of granulated sugar, and juice; toss gently to combine. Let stand 5 minutes.
8. Serve berry mixture with cheesecake. Garnish with mint sprigs, if desired.
9. Recipe courtesy: http://chefinyou.com/